Uruguay: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Uruguay

In 2021, the Uruguayan uncooked pasta market increased by 31% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Uruguay

In value terms, uncooked pasta production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21%. Uncooked pasta production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -66.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-33.9% per year) and South Africa (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from Uruguay, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina stood at -3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-0.4% per year) and Chile (-34.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 57% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta export price increased by +64.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Paraguay (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) imported into Uruguay reduced slightly to X tons, shrinking by -2.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 231%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 191%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +9.9%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to Uruguay.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +4.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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