Uncooked egg pasta market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market volume for uncooked egg pasta in Italy rose from 475 thousand tons to 659 thousand tons, peaking at 761 thousand tons in 2020. This period was marked by considerable volatility, with a steep increase in 2020, a sharp contraction in 2021, a strong rebound in 2022, and a gradual stabilization with modest declines in 2023 and 2024.

The market recovery in 2022 occurred alongside a broader rise in the Italian pasta sector's turnover, where escalating raw material costs pushed up prices and boosted the market's value. In 2023, the renewal of filled fresh pasta ranges by major companies like Fini, coupled with growing consumer demand for gluten-free products, supported value growth even as physical volume slightly receded. These developments reflected a shift toward premiumization and niche segments within the category.

By 2024, product innovations such as vegan and gluten-free formats helped maintain market value, while volume settled near 659 thousand tons. The overall trajectory shows a market responsive to cost inflation and changing consumer tastes through variety and higher-value offerings.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of uncooked egg pasta was valued at 1 076 million US dollars, marking a modest decline of 4.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 834 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 44.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 35.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production of uncooked egg pasta increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 854 thousand tonnes, representing a year-over-year rise of 30.5%. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 40.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 565 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 60.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of uncooked egg pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 93 327 tonnes, remaining stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 3.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of uncooked egg pasta were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. The United Kingdom accounted for 20.4% of exports, France for 16.8%, and Germany for 9.1%, with these three countries jointly representing only 46.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's exports of uncooked egg pasta totaled 217.0 million US dollars, indicating a modest year-over-year rise of 7.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The United Kingdom accounted for 18.2% of exports, France for 15.9%, and the United States for 10.1%, with these three countries jointly representing just 44.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports uncooked egg pasta to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of uncooked egg pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 946 tonnes, up by 11.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 148.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 35.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia was the leading source for Italy's imports of uncooked egg pasta, accounting for 39.1% of imports in kind, followed by France at 11.0% and Spain at 10.3%. Together, these three countries formed the main cluster, representing 60.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's imports of uncooked egg pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2.0 million US dollars, showing a strong gain of 18.2% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 127%, equating to an annualized rate of 31.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia accounted for 39.0% of Italy's imports in value terms, Austria for 11.5%, and Belgium for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 58.4% of total imports in value terms, remaining the primary sources for uncooked egg pasta to Italy.

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

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