Uncooked pasta market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for uncooked pasta in Germany expanded from 572.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 660.6 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was primarily driven by a shift in consumer preferences toward more convenient and healthier product variants, which stimulated demand. In 2019, the introduction of a wider variety of pasta shapes and functional products, coupled with the growing importance of online food retail, further supported market expansion. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to increased stockpiling of durable foods, including pasta, causing a significant surge in market volume.

Following the 2020 peak, the market experienced a slight contraction to 657.0 thousand tons in 2021, influenced by supply chain disruptions and raw material price fluctuations that affected availability and cost. However, in 2022, the market recovered to 678.6 thousand tons, fueled by the launch of new product segments such as gluten-free and protein-enriched pasta, alongside the continued strengthening of online distribution channels that catered to demand for specialized and convenient options.

In 2023, price pressure from volatile raw material costs and geopolitical impacts on international supply chains contributed to a decline in market volume to 626.1 thousand tons. By 2024, the market partially rebounded to 651.2 thousand tons, supported by stable demand driven by convenience trends and heightened health consciousness, reflected in consumer preference for enriched and fiber-rich pasta products. Throughout the period, established players like Barilla and Nestlé maintained their dominant positions, with no major new entrants reported.

Production uncooked pasta in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany was one of the world's top producers of uncooked pasta from 2017 to 2020, ranking 7th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Germany's uncooked pasta production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 319.1 thousand tons, marking a significant increase of 18.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 24.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 253.6 thousand tons, when output declined by 1.0%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of uncooked pasta increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 65.4 thousand tons, showing a notable rise of 16.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

The export structure for uncooked pasta remained highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. France accounted for 16.9% of exports by volume, the Netherlands for 15.4%, and Austria for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented just 41.8% of total exports, with no single destination holding a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's uncooked pasta exports reached 105.1 million US dollars in 2020, growing by 14.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 19.9%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported uncooked pasta to numerous countries. Even the top three destinations—France, the Netherlands, and Austria—collectively accounted for only 39.4% of total export value, reflecting a fragmented market structure.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of uncooked pasta rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 406.8 thousand tons, representing a modest increase of 6.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Germany's uncooked pasta imports by volume, accounting for 86.5% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among multiple smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's uncooked pasta imports were valued at 484.4 million US dollars in 2020, up 14.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 25.4%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019, when imports declined by 0.8%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy remained the primary source of Germany's uncooked pasta imports in value terms, holding an 80.3% share. The rest of the imports were spread across numerous other countries.

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

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