Uncooked pasta market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The uncooked pasta market in Northern Europe experienced a substantial expansion in volume from 2018 to 2022, rising from 296.7 thousand tons to a peak of 517.2 thousand tons. This period was marked by two pronounced growth phases, in 2020 and 2022, which drove the overall market to significantly higher levels.

Following a period of relative stability in 2021, the market volume surged by nearly 50% in 2022, adding approximately 169 thousand tons. This exceptional increase was followed by a market correction in 2023, with total volume decreasing to 493.7 thousand tons.

Domestic production more than doubled between 2018 and 2022, reaching 93.8 thousand tons, before declining in 2023. Concurrently, import volumes grew strongly, particularly in 2022, which was a major contributor to the record market size that year.

Production uncooked pasta in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern Europe produced 75,040 tonnes of uncooked pasta, marking a sharp increase of 45.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 51.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of uncooked pasta production in Northern Europe reached $86,037,000, up by 53.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 56.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The largest decrease was in 2019, at 4.7%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Uncooked pasta exports from Northern Europe rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 78,200 tonnes, showing a strong year-on-year increase of 15.7%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 43.5%, with a CAGR of 12.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 52,700 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.2%. In contrast, the biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 28.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure for uncooked pasta in kind was highly fragmented. South Africa accounted for 25.3% of exports, Norway for 7.4%, and Angola for 2.6%, together making up just 35.4% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern Europe's uncooked pasta export value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled $89.7 million, which is 22.1% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 47.7%, with a CAGR of 13.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at $59.8 million, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.5%. The most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 22.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, uncooked pasta from Northern Europe was exported to a wide range of markets. South Africa represented 12.1% of export value, Norway 8.7%, and Russia 3.6%, together accounting for only 24.3% of total export value. The remaining 75.7% came from numerous smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Northern Europe's uncooked pasta import volume grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 356,200 tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 6.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import volume increased by 28%, with a CAGR of 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Italy, Germany, and Belgium—together accounted for 80.0% of total uncooked pasta imports in kind to Northern Europe.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Uncooked pasta import volumes in Northern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to $481.1 million, representing a 13.8% year-on-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 30.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Italy contributed 65.0% of import value, Germany 5.9%, and Belgium 4.9%, jointly making up 75.8% of total import flows in value terms.

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

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