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Uncooked pasta market in Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian uncooked pasta market volume fluctuated between 2.3 and 2.8 million tons from 2018 to 2023. A key driver was the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which boosted demand for home-cooked and convenient meals, leading to a 10% surge in consumption that year.

Market volume expanded again by 16% in 2022, reaching 2.8 million tons. This growth aligned with the broader ready-to-eat meal sector's expansion, where advances in quick-freezing technology improved the quality of frozen pasta products, making them more appealing to consumers.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 2.8 million tons. Innovations such as the launch of premium fresh pasta lines in Japan and new noodle products in South Korea helped maintain steady demand.

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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 Asia

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

Asia's production of uncooked pasta increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 3 501 K t of uncooked pasta, marking a 7.3% year-over-year rise. Production grew by 8.2% between 2017 and 2020, translating to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 216 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	1.4%	7.3%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Asia's production of uncooked pasta rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 115 M $ US, representing a 17.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 662 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.7%)	(3.6%)	17.0%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's exports of uncooked pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 755 K t, which is 10.5% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 36.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	10.1%	10.5%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's exports of uncooked pasta in kind were not heavily concentrated. Somalia accounted for 11.2% of exports, Angola for 7.9%, and Benin for 6.7%, with these three countries together capturing only 25.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's exports of uncooked pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 1 562 M $ US of uncooked pasta, showing a significant gain of 20.5% over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 35.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	4.6%	20.5%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's exports of uncooked pasta in value terms were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Somalia contributed 6.9% of exports, the United States 6.6%, and Angola 4.6%, with these three countries together accounting for only 18.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports uncooked pasta to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of uncooked pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 827 K t, up by 25.2% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	2.2%	25.2%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Asia's imports of uncooked pasta in kind were spread relatively evenly. Italy accounted for 24.1% of imports, the United States for 2.5%, and Russia for 1.9%, with these three countries jointly accounting for only 28.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's imports of uncooked pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 427 M $ US, amounting to a sharp increase of 26.8% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 36.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	6.8%	26.8%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy, the United States, and Australia were important suppliers of uncooked pasta to Asia, accounting for 24.5%, 3.2%, and 1.4% of imports in value terms, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 29.1% of total imports, with the remaining 70.9% distributed among many other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io