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Uncooked pasta market in Spain

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Spanish uncooked pasta market expanded steadily, supported by growing consumer demand for convenient, ready-to-cook products and continuous product innovation. The most significant driver emerged in 2020 when COVID-19 lockdowns doubled household pasta consumption, shifting eating habits and boosting market volume to 301.5 thousand tonnes.

Following the pandemic surge, market volume adjusted downward in 2021 but recovered in 2022, aided by new product launches from major companies like Unilever's international-flavor instant noodles and Barilla's bronze-die pasta. During this period, the sector contended with substantial cost increases for raw materials, energy, and logistics, which elevated final product prices.

The market saw an extraordinary volume spike to 414.7 thousand tonnes in 2023, followed by a correction to 300.8 thousand tonnes in 2024. The latter year marked a return to stability, with manufacturers focusing on consumer trends such as health and convenience, exemplified by launches like Disney-themed pasta for children.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Spain
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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 Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's output of uncooked pasta was valued at 309.0 million US dollars, marking a 7.8% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 11.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	(2.0%)	7.8%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain ranked as the 6th largest producer of uncooked pasta globally.

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Spain's uncooked pasta production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 377.8 thousand tonnes, showing a 7.2% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 334.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	5.4%	7.2%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

Uncooked pasta exports from Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 134.7 thousand tonnes, reflecting a gradual rise of 7.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	18.9%	7.8%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France remained the primary destination for uncooked pasta exports from Spain, accounting for 73.9% of total exports in volume, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Uncooked pasta exports from Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 106.8 million US dollars, representing a 15.3% rise over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 28.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	9.9%	15.3%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands led as the top buyers of uncooked pasta from Spain in value terms, with shares of 66.7%, 8.6%, and 4.3% respectively. Together, they accounted for 79.7% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports uncooked pasta to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

Spain's uncooked pasta imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 58.5 thousand tonnes, showing a limited rise of 3.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 39%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.0%	14.5%	3.8%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the main source of uncooked pasta imports to Spain, accounting for 71.6% of total imports in volume, with other countries contributing a smaller portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's uncooked pasta imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 102.8 million US dollars, indicating a strong rise of 14.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.1%	10.6%	14.5%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy dominated as the leading supplier of uncooked pasta to Spain in value terms, accounting for 74.7% of total imports, while other countries shared the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io