United Arab Emirates: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After seven years of growth, the uncooked pasta market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -5.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 80%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, exports of uncooked pasta from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 77% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 117%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 68% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +10.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from the United Arab Emirates were Oman ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together comprising 70% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Saudi Arabia (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Oman, the Philippines, France and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.4% per year) and Pakistan (+41.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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