France: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in France

The French uncooked pasta market declined modestly to $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in France

In value terms, uncooked pasta production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta were exported from France; which is down by -6.3% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports rose to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from France, together comprising 36% of total exports. Germany, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mauritius, French Polynesia, Turkey, Gabon, Estonia and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 32% of total exports. Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Turkey, French Polynesia, Mauritius, Morocco, Qatar, Gabon and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +31.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta decreased by -11.7% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 2019 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to France, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+12.5% per year) and Belgium (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to France, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.7% per year) and Belgium (+5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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