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

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

In 2021, the German market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 11% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Germany

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 2.2%. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +86.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Germany, together accounting for 43% of total exports. Italy, Austria, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Norway and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports. Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Norway and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +24.1%, saw 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

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -5.8% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 7.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Germany, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) 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 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+16.0% per year) and Sweden (+324.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Germany, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+18.5% per year) and Sweden (+254.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% 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 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 supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, 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 Austria (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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