Romania: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian uncooked pasta market decreased by -6.9% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Romania

In value terms, uncooked pasta production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Romania

Uncooked pasta exports from Romania declined remarkably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +24.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +34.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Romania, together comprising 43% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Moldova ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Hungary and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +54.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Australia (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Romania

For the tenth year in a row, Romania recorded growth in overseas purchases of uncooked pasta, which increased by 0.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Romania, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+6.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+55.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Romania, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+7.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+52.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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