Spain: Pasta Products Market 2025

Pasta Products Market Size in Spain

For the fourth consecutive year, the Spanish pasta products market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 42% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pasta Products Production in Spain

In value terms, pasta products production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep setback. Pasta products production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -36.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 180% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, pasta products exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for pasta products exports from Spain, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, pasta products exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal amounted to -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+19.4% per year) and the UK (+20.2% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports from Spain, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal stood at -7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+23.2% per year) and Germany (+8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pasta Products Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products were imported into Spain; increasing by 32% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pasta products imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta products imports to Spain, together comprising 48% of total imports. Morocco, the Netherlands, Thailand, Germany, Vietnam, Indonesia, France, Hungary, Lithuania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +160.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pasta products suppliers to Spain were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Thailand, Lithuania, France, Vietnam, Indonesia, Morocco and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +181.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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