Spain: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Spain

The Spanish uncooked pasta market fell slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Spain

In value terms, uncooked pasta production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Spain

After nine years of growth, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -7.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 54%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Spain, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), ninefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+6.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+47.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta exports from Spain, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+6.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+44.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Portugal ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -7.6% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +102.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Spain, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-5.6% per year) and France (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Spain, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.4% per year) and Portugal (-7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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