Uncooked pasta market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The uncooked pasta market in the Philippines expanded sharply from 41 759 t in 2018 to a peak of 66 171 t in 2020, driven by rising consumption. This growth reversed from 2021 onward, with market volume declining to 48 570 t by 2023.

The contraction coincided with heightened regulatory enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which issued repeated public health warnings against unregistered pasta products under the Food Safety Act of 2013. These actions restricted market access for non-compliant goods, likely reducing the availability of such products and contributing to the overall volume decrease.

Despite the market decline, 2023 saw evolving consumer preferences, with trends favoring fusion flavors and Korean-inspired pasta dishes. This shift prompted producers to innovate with new sauces and menu options, reflecting ongoing changes in demand within the industry.

Production uncooked pasta in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production of uncooked pasta in the Philippines reached its lowest point in 2018 at 13 339 tonnes, marking a 4.1% decline. By 2020, production had surged to 24 963 tonnes, representing a substantial 72.7% increase compared to the previous year. Overall, import levels fluctuated by a factor of 1.9 between the low in 2018 and the peak in 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of uncooked pasta production in the Philippines stood at 40 685 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 69.6% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.4% drop. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 81.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports uncooked pasta from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, uncooked pasta exports from the Philippines rebounded in 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 952 tonnes, which represented a 14.9% decrease. In 2020, exports jumped to 10 583 tonnes, showing a significant 52.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada were the top buyers of uncooked pasta from the Philippines. The United States accounted for 29.3% of exports in kind, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 16.0%, and Canada at 11.0%. Together, these three markets represented 56.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of uncooked pasta exports from the Philippines reached 17 248 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 49.5% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 539 thousand US dollars, which saw a 25.7% decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia emerged as the primary markets for uncooked pasta exports in value terms. The United States held a 28.8% share, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 16.8%, and Saudi Arabia represented 10.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 56.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

Uncooked pasta imports into the Philippines increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached approximately 51 790 tonnes, showing a 31.0% advance compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes grew by 181.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 41.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Indonesia, and Turkey were the leading suppliers of uncooked pasta to the Philippines. China accounted for 24.8% of imports in kind, Indonesia for 18.7%, and Turkey for 18.5%. Together, these three countries supplied 62.1% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of uncooked pasta imports into the Philippines increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached 39 808 thousand US dollars, representing a 30.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 181.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 41.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Indonesia, and Turkey remained the top sources for uncooked pasta imports in value terms. China held a 27.3% share, Indonesia accounted for 17.4%, and Turkey represented 12.6%. Combined, these three countries contributed 57.4% of total import value.

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

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