Uncooked egg pasta market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for uncooked egg pasta in Spain grew from 13 401 t to 14 190 t, an increase of 5.9%. This growth was supported by the application of EU Regulation 2015/2283 on novel foods from January 1, 2018, which improved commercialization conditions for new food products, alongside rising consumer demand for convenient and healthy pasta options.

After a sharp contraction to 10 868 t in 2020, the market recovered to 12 061 t in 2021 and continued expanding to 13 931 t in 2022. This recovery coincided with the consolidation of growth in fresh pasta varieties and product diversification. In December 2022, Royal Decree 1021/2022 established stricter hygiene requirements for food production and retail, reinforcing market standards. The market reached its peak of 14 308 t in 2023, driven by heightened demand for quality-focused pasta and significant corporate activity, including Ebro Foods' acquisition of the fresh pasta maker Bertagni and Mercadona's launch of innovative filled pasta offerings.

In 2024, the market volume declined to 13 254 t. This decrease occurred alongside updated labeling regulations that required clearer listing of fillings in pasta-shaped products, which may have prompted adjustments in the supply chain, even as overall pasta consumption in Spain reportedly grew.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's uncooked egg pasta production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 10 374 K $ US, down 29.1% from the previous year. Production decreased by 33.6% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized decline of 12.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 455 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's uncooked egg pasta production volume fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 6 276 t were produced, a 25.6% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 43.3%, translating to an annualized decline of 17.2%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's uncooked egg pasta exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 689 t, showing a robust 13.2% year-over-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 149%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 35.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Cuba were the leading destinations for Spain's uncooked egg pasta exports in volume terms. France accounted for 36.4% of exports, Portugal for 35.9%, and Cuba for 5.4%, with these three markets together representing 77.6% of total export flows.

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 uncooked egg pasta exports in value terms rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 844 K $ US, marking a robust 13.3% increase compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 70.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, France, and Cuba were the top markets for Spain's uncooked egg pasta exports in value terms, collectively absorbing 78.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports uncooked egg pasta to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's uncooked egg pasta imports declined. In 2020, imports stood at 6 281 t, reflecting a 13.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 38.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 241 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 27.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and France were the dominant suppliers of uncooked egg pasta to Spain in volume terms, together accounting for 85.7% of total imports. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

Following a two-year rise, Spain's uncooked egg pasta imports in value terms declined. In 2020, import value was 16 220 K $ US, down 6.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 54%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 15.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 291 K $ US, with the largest annual increase in 2018 at 45.0%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy and France were the main sources for Spain's uncooked egg pasta imports in value terms, jointly representing 85.4% of total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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