Industrial bakery and pasta machinery market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for industrial bakery and pasta machinery in Russia contracted from 157.6 million US dollars in 2018 to 91.9 million US dollars in 2020, with domestic production also declining. In 2020, pasta manufacturers faced a shortage of durum wheat and rising prices due to increased exports, while pandemic-related demand shifts affected the sector. These cost pressures likely curtailed investments in new production machinery.

A strong recovery began in 2021, with the market size reaching 140.7 million US dollars and surging to 193.6 million US dollars by 2023. Domestic machinery production rose sharply from 28.8 million US dollars in 2021 to 45.6 million US dollars in 2023. This growth was driven by sanctions and the exit of foreign companies from the pasta market in 2022, which boosted demand for locally made equipment. Furthermore, pasta producers in 2023 focused on improving packaging and expanding product ranges, stimulating further investment in specialized machinery.

In 2024, the market size adjusted to 154.6 million US dollars, while domestic production remained elevated at 43.7 million US dollars and reached 49.2 million US dollars in 2025. New labeling and packaging regulations introduced in February 2024 created demand for compliant machinery. Additionally, investments by major players like Barilla in building production facilities within Russia supported sustained equipment demand.

Production industrial bakery and pasta machinery in Russia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Russia's production of industrial bakery and pasta machinery rebounded. In 2021, output reached 28,764 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 44.2% increase compared to 2020. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 19,948 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline occurring in 2019 at 26.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports industrial bakery and pasta machinery from Russia

Exports in kind, unit

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports bottomed out in 2019 at just 33 units, then surged dramatically in 2020 with a 10,877.2% increase, and peaked in 2021 at 5,960 units, reflecting a sharp 63.2% gain from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 99.3%. Overall, exports in 2021 were 179 times higher than in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 86.1% of Russia's total exports of industrial bakery and pasta machinery in physical terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Industrial bakery and pasta machinery shipments from Russia abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 6.6 million US dollars, showing a modest 6.8% uptick relative to the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6.0 million US dollars, with the largest annual decline that year at 21.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 13.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the largest buyers of industrial bakery and pasta machinery from Russia in value terms, with shares of 35.5%, 15.2%, and 11.0% respectively. Together, these three markets formed 61.7% of Russia's total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports industrial bakery and pasta machinery to Russia

Imports in kind, unit

In 2021, Russia's imports of industrial bakery and pasta machinery totaled 32,394 units, representing a 41.7% increase year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 34,538 units, while the minimum was in 2020 at 22,865 units, with the largest annual decline that year at 33.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 10.6%, equating to a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of industrial bakery and pasta machinery to Russia in physical terms were heavily concentrated on China and Italy, whose combined share reached 82.7% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Russia's imports of industrial bakery and pasta machinery increased. In 2021, import volume reached 119.6 million US dollars, amounting to a steep 53.6% advance compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 77.8 million US dollars, with the largest annual decline occurring in 2019 at 26.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 13%, corresponding to an annualized rate of -4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and France formed the key group of partners for Russia's imports of industrial bakery and pasta machinery in value terms, with shares of 31.8%, 13.0%, and 7.1% respectively. Jointly, these three countries represented 51.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021