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

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

For the fourth year in a row, the Israeli market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Israel

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 414% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -55.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 246% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 260% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Israel, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fivefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+68.2% per year) and the UK (+3.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Israel, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+69.4% per year) and the UK (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period 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 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier to Israel, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% 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: Turkey (-5.1% per year) and Thailand (+29.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Israel, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-2.3% per year) and Thailand (+25.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) import price increased by +22.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) and China ($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 (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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