U.S.: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when its value decreased by -2.9% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the U.S.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production totaled $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, exports of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) from the United States shrank modestly to X tons, standing approx. at 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports rose to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from the United States, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-2.3% per year) and Mexico (+4.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from the United States, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.6% per year) and Mexico (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 5% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Canada (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -20% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period 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 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to the United States, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.2% per year) and Canada (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to the United States, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-6.5% per year) and China (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 3.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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