Sweden: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 increased by +4.1% against 2019 indices. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Sweden

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 184% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -1.2% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Sweden, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+1.7% per year) and Denmark (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Sweden, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway amounted to -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+0.7% per year) and Denmark (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Norway (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Sweden

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -3.9% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports rose to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked 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 (not containing eggs) to Sweden, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+25.2% per year) and Turkey (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Sweden, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+11.6% per year) and Latvia (+23.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 5.7%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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