Stuffed pasta market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for stuffed pasta in Belgium showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Consumption in physical terms peaked at 48 555 tons in 2019 before falling sharply to 38 557 tons in 2021, while the market value nearly halved from $171 million to $116 million over the same period, reflecting significant price adjustments or shifts in the product assortment.

A sustained recovery began in 2022. By 2023, rising retail prices—a direct consequence of global cost inflation for key inputs like wheat and eggs—propelled the market value upward by 20% to $159 million, even as volume grew a solid 10% to 47 117 tons, indicating resilient demand, particularly for valued segments like stuffed pasta. This momentum intensified in 2024 when the market volume jumped 18% to 55 597 tons, and value increased 12% to $177 million. A key driver was the strategic entry of Panzani into the fresh pasta category with a new range of stuffed pasta, intensifying competition and expanding product availability. Simultaneous innovation by major incumbents like Lustucru in stuffed pasta and related products further stimulated market activity.

The latter part of the period was characterized by a dynamic competitive landscape and a consumer preference for premium, origin-assured offerings, which supported volume growth even amid broader cost pressures.

Production stuffed pasta in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's stuffed pasta production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 172.2 million US dollars, marking an 8.0% decrease from the previous year. Production fell by 24.1% between 2017 and 2020, translating to an annualized decline of 8.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 233.7 million US dollars. The largest annual drop occurred in 2019, with a 20.0% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Belgium's stuffed pasta production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 68 455 tonnes, showing a moderate 3.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports stuffed pasta from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Stuffed pasta exports from Belgium declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium exported 40 673 tonnes, down by 1.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and France were the principal buyers of stuffed pasta from Belgium, accounting for 28.0%, 27.6%, and 13.2% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Stuffed pasta shipments from Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 108.2 million US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 14.9%, with an annualized decline of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 127.9 million US dollars. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 15.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and France were the principal destinations for Belgium's stuffed pasta exports in value terms, with shares of 32.8%, 20.5%, and 11.9%, respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 65.2% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Imports stuffed pasta to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's stuffed pasta import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 19 401 tonnes, up by 2.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and the Netherlands consistently led as the top sources for Belgium's stuffed pasta imports in kind, with shares of 39.4%, 31.1%, and 20.9%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 91.4% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Belgium's stuffed pasta import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 65.9 million US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and the Netherlands remained the leading sources for Belgium's stuffed pasta imports in value terms, with shares of 36.7%, 26.0%, and 24.3%, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 87.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020