Europe: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Europe

In 2021, the Europe market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 41% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +64.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Europe

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Europe

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -12.1% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), generating a 5% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Italy stood at +1.9%. At the same time, Spain (+12.3%), Germany (+5.4%), Belgium (+2.7%) and the Czech Republic (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012-2021. Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Spain (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Italy saw its share reduced by -4.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in Europe, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to +2.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+10.9% per year) and Belgium (+2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Europe

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -9.4% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 17%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the largest importers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in 2021, resulting at approx. 22% and 19% of total imports, respectively. The UK (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.2% share, followed by the Netherlands (5.4%). Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Spain (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Albania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 47% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, Poland, Austria, Ukraine and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Albania, with a CAGR of +9.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform