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Uncooked pasta market in Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for uncooked pasta in Africa showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 907.5 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption dropped to 835.4 thousand tonnes the following year before rebounding to 907.9 thousand tonnes in 2020. A subsequent decline brought the market to 765.8 thousand tonnes in 2022, with a modest recovery to 781.7 thousand tonnes in 2023.

By 2024, the competitive landscape was reshaped by the entry of new international players and the strengthened presence of major European brands such as Barilla and De Cecco. Simultaneously, production costs were affected by global shifts in durum wheat prices, while urban consumer demand increasingly favored premium and convenient ready-to-cook pasta varieties.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production uncooked pasta in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uncooked pasta production in Africa has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Africa produced 537.6 K t of uncooked pasta, marking a significant 11.1% improvement compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 411.4 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 5.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	17.6%	11.1%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, uncooked pasta production in Africa declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 095 M $ US, representing a 10.8% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 350 M $ US, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	8.3%	(10.8%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of uncooked pasta from Africa have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 65.1 K t, which is 13.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 33.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	(9.2%)	(13.7%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Yemen accounted for 1.5% of exports, Syria for 1.0%, and France for 0.9%, together representing 3.3% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 96.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, uncooked pasta shipments from Africa to abroad were valued at 207.8 M $ US, up by 7.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 23.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.9%, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 16.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	(0.9%)	7.2%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of uncooked pasta from Africa were not concentrated on a few key markets. Yemen represented 2.1% of exports, France 1.8%, and Syria 1.5%, together accounting for only 5.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports uncooked pasta to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign uncooked pasta supplies to Africa stood at 435.3 K t, representing a 2.0% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.7%, with an annualized decline of 4.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 427.0 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 26.3%. In contrast, 2018 had the highest import volume at 579.2 K t and the largest increase of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	(26.3%)	2.0%	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Turkey, Italy, and Oman—together accounted for 59.5% of total imports in kind of uncooked pasta to Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, uncooked pasta deliveries to Africa amounted to 333.6 M $ US, marking a 10.5% increase from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.8%, with an annualized decline of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 301.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 27.4%. In contrast, 2018 had the highest value at 415.8 M $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(27.4%)	10.5%	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey led the structure of imports in value terms with 45.7%, followed by Italy at 8.9% and Oman at 3.2%. Together, these three countries represented 57.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io