United Arab Emirates: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After four years of decline, the uncooked pasta market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 3.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, uncooked pasta production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) were exported from the United Arab Emirates; dropping by -25.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 39%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -16.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 41% of total imports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, the UK, Thailand, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +26.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+26.6% per year) and the Philippines (-11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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