Germany: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German uncooked pasta market increased by 8.3% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Germany

In value terms, uncooked pasta production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta were exported from Germany; increasing by 1.9% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +55.1% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Germany, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Poland, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the United States, Russia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Poland, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, the United States, Italy, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Russia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +17.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Netherlands (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of uncooked pasta, when their volume decreased by -5.3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Germany, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+12.5% per year) and Sweden (+160.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Germany, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+13.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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