Ghana: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian uncooked pasta market contracted to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Ghana

In value terms, uncooked pasta production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -78.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 238%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Ghana, together comprising 25% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Finland, Sweden and the UK, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +928.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncooked pasta exports from Ghana, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +92.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+136.3% per year) and Belgium (+9.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 191%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Ghana

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -18.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 780% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 627% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main uncooked pasta supplier to Ghana, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +29.6%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Ghana, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +25.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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