United Kingdom: Pasta Products Market 2025

Pasta Products Market Size in the UK

After three years of growth, the UK pasta products market decreased by -20.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Pasta Products Production in the UK

In value terms, pasta products production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 8.8%. Pasta products production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports from the UK

Pasta products exports from the UK contracted sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -22.6% on the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -39.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 111%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta products exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -38.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for pasta products exports from the UK, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, pasta products exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland totaled -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+55.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports from the UK, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.5% per year) and Germany (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta Products Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -56.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 48%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pasta products imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta products imports to the UK, with a combined 46% share of total imports. South Korea, Thailand, Hungary, Singapore, Turkey, Vietnam, France, Ireland, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +118.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pasta products suppliers to the UK were China ($X), Lithuania ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. Italy, Hungary, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +149.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 46% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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