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

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

After three years of growth, the French market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in France

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) were exported from France; which is down by -4.7% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2018 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2017 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from France, together accounting for 31% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mauritius, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, French Polynesia, Germany, Turkey, Qatar, Estonia, Senegal and Denmark, which together accounted 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 +31.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from France were the Czech Republic ($X), Belgium ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 26% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +31.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Oman (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into France

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -11.1% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, 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 +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 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 uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier to France, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) 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 growth rate of volume from Italy stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.6% per year) and Belgium (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to France, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.0% per year) and Belgium (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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