Iran: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian uncooked pasta market decreased by -0.3% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Iran

In value terms, uncooked pasta production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta increased by 72% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 2,198%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,303% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Iran, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania stood at +75.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+16.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Iran were Tanzania ($X), Kenya ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +75.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, shrinking by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 States (+59.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, uncooked pasta imports into Iran skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 44% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta imports to Iran, together comprising 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +918.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to Iran were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +821.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -22.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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