Uncooked egg pasta market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for uncooked egg pasta in Romania expanded from 2018 to 2020, driven by category diversification and changing consumer habits. The launch of new product lines, such as fresh stuffed pasta by Marcomex, broadened the assortment and stimulated demand. Increased imports of Italian pasta, rising by over 40% in early 2019, indicated strong market appetite. At the same time, the growing importance of private labels offered cost-conscious consumers affordable options. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in home cooking, significantly boosting pasta sales as consumers stocked up and prepared more meals at home.

After the pandemic-driven peak, the market adjusted in 2021 with a slight contraction in volume. Rising costs for raw materials and utilities began to pressure producers, contributing to higher prices. In 2022, updated quality requirements for bakery and pasta products, including packaging and labeling rules, aimed to standardize industry practices. Investments in green technologies and new production lines, like Novita Impex's solar panels and new machinery, supported production capacity. Despite cost pressures, continued consumer focus on cost optimization helped maintain consumption, leading to a modest volume increase. In value terms, the market grew substantially due to inflationary effects.

In 2023 and 2024, the market volume declined, bringing the overall market size below pre-pandemic levels. In value terms, the market remained elevated but also decreased by 2024. These movements reflect post-pandemic adjustments and evolving economic conditions.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of uncooked egg pasta increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 13 473 thousand US dollars, marking a 19.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 330 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production of uncooked egg pasta increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 11 997 tonnes, which is 12.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 28.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.7%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 9 131 tonnes, with a decline of 2.4% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 16.6%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of uncooked egg pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country shipped 454 tonnes abroad, representing a 74.7% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 472.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 78.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Moldova remained the primary markets for Romania's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 86.8% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's export value of uncooked egg pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 461 thousand US dollars, which is 66.3% higher year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 267.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 54.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Moldova together captured 80.1% of Romania's total export value, with the rest of the flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports uncooked egg pasta to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Romania's imports of uncooked egg pasta declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 417 tonnes, showing a slight contraction of 0.9% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 473 tonnes, following the largest increase of 10.7% in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Italy clearly dominated Romania's imports in kind of uncooked egg pasta, jointly accounting for 88.3% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's import value of uncooked egg pasta reached 8 736 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 27.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The peak value was in 2019 at 8 737 thousand US dollars, after the largest increase of 21.8% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Italy were the dominant suppliers of uncooked egg pasta to Romania in value terms, together taking 85.9% of total imports, with other partners forming a less significant background.

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

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