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

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

The Japanese market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) dropped notably to $X in 2021, falling by -15.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Japan

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 39%. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after seven years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports fell to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Japan, together comprising 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +30.8%, 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

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 China (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Japan

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -18.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports to Japan, together comprising 79% of total imports. China, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) suppliers to Japan, together comprising 69% of total imports. The United States, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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