Uncooked pasta market in China

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for uncooked pasta in China showed a generally upward trajectory from 1.5 million tons in 2018 to 1.6 million tons in 2023. This growth was not uniform, with a slight dip in 2019 followed by gradual increases. In value terms, the market experienced fluctuations, particularly a notable rise in 2022.

Market conditions in 2022 were influenced by transportation delays and unfavorable climatic conditions, which led to price volatility for key raw materials like wheat and buckwheat, affecting manufacturing costs. Concurrently, the expansion of retail sales channels, including a significant acceleration in online grocery shopping driven by high internet penetration, supported consumer access and market activity.

The market volume growth continued into 2023, reaching 1.6 million tons, marking the highest point in the period, while the market value saw a slight adjustment.

Production uncooked pasta in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China held the second position globally in the production of uncooked pasta.

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

In 2020, China produced 1,494 thousand tons of uncooked pasta, showing minimal change from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,493 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 1,507 thousand tons. The most significant decrease was observed in 2019, dropping by 0.9%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 0.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, China's uncooked pasta production saw an upturn. In 2020, the output was valued at 2,383 million US dollars, remaining nearly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.5%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,375 million US dollars, with the steepest drop that year at 2.9%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from China

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After two years of decline, China's uncooked pasta exports rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 27,425 tons, marking a 12.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 2.4%, translating to an average annual rate of 0.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 24,484 tons, with the largest decrease that year at 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China's export market for uncooked pasta in volume terms was diverse. The United States accounted for 17.5% of exports, Hong Kong for 11.9%, and Thailand for 11.4%, together making up 40.7% of total flows. The remaining 59.3% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, China's uncooked pasta exports in value terms increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 43,745 thousand US dollars, up by 12.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 38,948 thousand US dollars, with the most significant decline that year at 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, Thailand, and Hong Kong were the primary markets for China's uncooked pasta exports in value terms. The United States represented 19.8% of exports, Thailand 19.4%, and Hong Kong 12.2%, collectively accounting for 51.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta to China

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China's imports of uncooked pasta in volume terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 53,489 tons, reflecting a 33.6% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 91%, averaging an annual growth rate of 24.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and Turkey dominated China's imports of uncooked pasta in volume terms, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

China's imports of uncooked pasta in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 59,983 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 44.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports jumped by 104.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Japan, and Turkey were the key sources for China's uncooked pasta imports in value terms. Italy contributed 59.5% of imports, Japan 12.3%, and Turkey 10.3%, together making up 82.0% of total flows.

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

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