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

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

In 2021, the MENA's market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -11.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in MENA

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 71%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in MENA

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -2.1% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 29%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports stood at $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +60.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 23%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 80% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), making up a 4.7% share of total exports. The following exporters - Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up 12% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +12.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Egypt (+5.2%), Saudi Arabia (+4.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Tunisia (-3.1%) and Oman (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-1.5 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (-2 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (-2.5 p.p.), Tunisia (-7.2 p.p.) and Oman (-7.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in MENA, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +9.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+7.6% per year) and Egypt (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in MENA

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -9.4% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period 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 2020 with an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Israel (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the key importers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +33.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform