Pakistan: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani uncooked pasta market stood at $X in 2021, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 decreased by -1.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Pakistan

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Pakistan, with a combined 78% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Qatar and Canada, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +47.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Pakistan worldwide, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +33.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 4.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -90.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 126%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports fell markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Pakistan, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -36.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-46.1% per year) and Italy (-26.8% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Pakistan, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -34.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-41.3% per year) and Italy (-35.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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