Uncooked egg pasta market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Greek uncooked egg pasta market was characterized by the strong dominance of two major companies, Barilla Hellas and Melissa Kikizas, which shaped the competitive landscape. Market volume increased from 1 451 t in 2018 to 1 933 t in 2019. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions and shifts in consumer behavior, leading to a contraction in the market to 1 647 t.

The market rebounded to 1 851 t in 2021, supported by sustained higher demand for staple food items during the pandemic. A significant expansion followed in 2022, with volume reaching 2 222 t, partly stimulated by the implementation of new EU organic product regulations, which encouraged growth in the organic pasta segment.

After a period of stabilization at 2 173 t in 2023, the market volume grew again to 2 278 t in 2024, continuing the overall upward trend observed across the full period from 2018 to 2024.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Greece, the production value of uncooked egg pasta reached 2 570 K $ US in 2020, marking a 15.4% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 227 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 2 956 K $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 24.7%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 25.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Greece produced 1 073 t of uncooked egg pasta, showing a solid 11.2% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 964 t, and the highest was in 2018 at 1 281 t. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, falling by 24.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, growing by 17.0%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Greece

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied significantly, with a 4.4-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Greece exported 353 t of uncooked egg pasta, reflecting a 20.9% increase from 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 292 t, and the maximum was in 2018 at 1 289 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 77.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 326.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Cyprus, and Bulgaria were the top contributors to Greece's exports of uncooked egg pasta in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 33.8% of exports, Cyprus for 20.2%, and Bulgaria for 14.9%. Together, these three countries made up 68.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes peaked in 2018 and hit a low in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.4 times. In 2020, uncooked egg pasta deliveries from Greece were recorded at 765 K $ US, amounting to a steep rise of 45.2% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 527 K $ US, and the maximum was in 2018 at 1 799 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 70.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, jumping by 193.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Sweden formed the core of Greece's exports in value terms. Bulgaria accounted for 20.2% of exports, Cyprus for 20.2%, and Sweden for 17.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 58.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports uncooked egg pasta to Greece

Imports in kind, t

The volume of uncooked egg pasta imports into Greece declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 927 t, indicating a reduction of 26.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 47.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy overwhelmingly dominated Greece's imports of uncooked egg pasta in volume terms, accounting for 92.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of uncooked egg pasta to Greece declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 788 K $ US, constituting a robust fall of 21.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 32.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -12.1%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Italy effectively concentrated imports in value terms of uncooked egg pasta to Greece, with a share of 90.3% of total flows.

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

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