Stuffed pasta market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Spanish stuffed pasta market volume fluctuated, beginning with growth to 62 473 t in 2019. This initial rise was supported by consumer demand for new flavors, health-oriented products, and convenience, alongside innovation targeting premium segments. After a contraction to 55 768 t in 2020, volume recovered to 62 258 t in 2021, aided by the rebound of the horeca channel and increased foreign trade, with leading companies focusing on health and private-label expansion.

The market surged to a peak of 75 313 t in 2022, driven by a rise in per capita consumption to 4.12 kg and the entry of new players alongside growing private-label shares. Regulatory easing through Real Decreto 1021/2022 simplified hygiene rules for small retailers, facilitating supply. However, volume fell to 64 142 t in 2023 as persistent high costs for raw materials and energy pressured prices and dampened demand. A slight recovery to 65 505 t occurred in 2024, supported by a 3.9% growth in household consumption and innovative product launches such as Mercadona's stuffed pasta with improved nutritional profiles. In value terms, the market rose from $208.5 million in 2018 to $326.4 million in 2022, reflecting both volume growth and cost-driven price increases, before moderating to $306.7 million in 2024.

Production stuffed pasta in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Stuffed pasta production in Spain has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 183.2 million US dollars, marking a 3.5% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 31.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year uptick, Spain's stuffed pasta production declined. In 2020, 48 964 tonnes were produced, remaining nearly unchanged compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 20.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 49 169 tonnes, with the largest increase of 11.4% also occurring that year.

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

Exports stuffed pasta from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's volume of stuffed pasta exports has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 14 215 tonnes, showing a 2.8% improvement over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 838 tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.0% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 27.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Sweden, and France were the largest buyers of stuffed pasta from Spain in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 67.0% of exports, Sweden for 10.3%, and France for 5.8%, together forming 83.1% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's stuffed pasta exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 53.476 million US dollars, marking a 7.1% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 39.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Sweden, and France led as the top buyers of stuffed pasta from Spain in value terms. Portugal accounted for 69.3% of exports, Sweden for 8.0%, and France for 5.9%, with their combined share reaching 83.2% of total exports.

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

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

Imports stuffed pasta to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, stuffed pasta imports into Spain declined. In 2020, Spain imported 21 019 tonnes, which is 22.5% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 125 tonnes, with the largest increase of 9.6% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Belgium were the key partners for Spain's stuffed pasta imports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 58.0% of imports, France for 12.5%, and Belgium for 10.1%, together accounting for 80.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Stuffed pasta imports into Spain have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported 70.756 million US dollars of stuffed pasta, down by 13.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 87.906 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 14.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Belgium continued to be the main suppliers of stuffed pasta to Spain in value terms. Italy accounted for 66.1% of imports, France for 11.0%, and Belgium for 7.0%, jointly forming 84.2% of total imports.

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

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