Norway: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian uncooked pasta market fell to $X in 2021, declining by -11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Norway

In value terms, uncooked pasta production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 47%. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X kg of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) were exported from Norway; shrinking by -77.9% on the year before. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 241%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 274% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X kg), Switzerland (X kg) and Sweden (X kg) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Norway, together accounting for 95% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria and Germany, which together accounted for a further 4.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Norway were Denmark ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 81% of total exports. Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 89% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Germany (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Norway

For the tenth consecutive year, Norway recorded growth in supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), which increased by 4.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Norway, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+60.0% per year) and China (+14.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Norway, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 3.6% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+54.8% per year) and China (+25.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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