Netherlands: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch uncooked pasta market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. 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.

Uncooked Pasta Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, uncooked pasta production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -15.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, Denmark, the United States and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +98.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the UK, Denmark, the United States and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +87.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Sweden (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) were imported into the Netherlands; picking up by 2.4% on 2020. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta supplier to the Netherlands, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+97.2% per year) and France (+60.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to the Netherlands, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.8% per year) and France (+48.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 5.6% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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