Uncooked egg pasta market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Austrian uncooked egg pasta market volume grew from 19 716 tons to 29 087 tons. This expansion was initially supported by the SUNTAT group's brand launch and capacity investments, alongside rising consumer interest in convenient and regional food. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply increased demand for durable pantry staples like pasta, further accelerating market growth.

A temporary contraction to 27 554 tons occurred in 2021, primarily due to inflationary pressures and higher food prices reducing household spending. The market recovered robustly thereafter, reaching 32 780 tons in 2022 and 35 200 tons in 2023, driven by sustained consumer preference for healthier, plant-based, and clean-label pasta varieties, which maintained demand despite ongoing cost pressures.

Underlying trends toward organic, sustainable, and convenient options continuously shaped product development, while manufacturers invested in modern production technologies and e-commerce channels to meet evolving consumer expectations and manage rising operational costs throughout the period.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of uncooked egg pasta has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 39 929 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 13.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 20.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's production volume of uncooked egg pasta has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 17 162 tonnes, representing a 7.5% year-on-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of uncooked egg pasta have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 5 928 tonnes, a substantial 16.6% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 33.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were the core markets for Austria's exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 54.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 20.6%, and Switzerland for 7.7%, together making up 83.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of uncooked egg pasta in value terms have decreased for the third year running. In 2020, exports totaled 12 809 thousand US dollars, which is 14.3% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 38.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and the Netherlands dominated Austria's exports in value terms, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

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

Imports uncooked egg pasta to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of uncooked egg pasta have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 17 853 tonnes, a robust 16.9% rise compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 49.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy together accounted for 93.6% of Austria's imports in volume terms, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of uncooked egg pasta have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 32 490 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 13.6% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24.3%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the structure of Austria's imports in value terms was primarily shaped by Germany and Italy, which together made up 92.9% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

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