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

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

In 2021, the Norwegian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -15.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +69.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Norway

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 920%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Norway

In 2021, exports of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) from Norway skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 124% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 466%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X kg), the Netherlands (X kg) and Eritrea (X kg) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Norway, together comprising 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Norway, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at +12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.1% per year) and Switzerland (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -41.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 146%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Eritrea ($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 Italy (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Norway

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -6% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum 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 (not containing eggs) to Norway, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-2.4% per year) and Spain (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Norway, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-4.3% per year) and Spain (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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