Southern Asia: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Southern Asia

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was decline in the South Asian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when its value decreased by -1.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Southern Asia

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 21%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Southern Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Southern Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +73.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +78.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Pakistan (X tons) represented the major exporter of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), mixing up 49% of total exports. Nepal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by Bangladesh (16%) and India (13%). Sri Lanka (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Pakistan stood at +4.2%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+21.9%), Sri Lanka (+9.5%) and Nepal (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +21.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, India (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bangladesh (+12 p.p.) and Pakistan (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of India (-15.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan stood at +9.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (+3.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 11%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Southern Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), which increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 77%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Maldives (X tons), constituting a 5.7% share of total imports. India (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nepal (+10.9%), Maldives (+4.0%) and Sri Lanka (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, India (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Afghanistan (+52 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Nepal (-3.8 p.p.), Sri Lanka (-6.1 p.p.), India (-19.9 p.p.) and Maldives (-20 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in Southern Asia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 6% share.

In Afghanistan, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports increased at an average annual rate of +31.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Maldives (+4.3% per year) and India (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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