Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for uncooked pasta without eggs in Germany increased from 384.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 493.0 thousand tons in 2022, then declined to 458.8 thousand tons in 2023 before rising again to 487.8 thousand tons in 2024. Domestic production more than doubled over this period, from 73.2 thousand tons to 148.4 thousand tons, while imports remained high and exports grew substantially, especially from 2023 onward.

From 2023, a clear shift in consumer preferences towards vegan pasta shaped the market, leading to egg-free pasta production exceeding egg-based varieties for the first time in Germany. This trend drove domestic production growth and supported record pasta import volumes. The market for fresh pasta saw rising importance of stuffed varieties, reflecting evolving consumer tastes, while the frozen pasta segment remained relevant due to demand for convenient meals. Expansion in the organic sector, with retailers like Alnatura reporting sales increases and new store openings, also indicated growing demand for sustainable options.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of uncooked pasta without eggs has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 124.2 K t, marking a sharp year-on-year increase of 43.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 76.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.8%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 38.2 K t, up 22.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 29.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export partner landscape for uncooked pasta without eggs was diverse. The Netherlands accounted for 21.7% of exports, France for 12.5%, and Denmark for 10.2%, together making up 44.4% of total flows. The remaining 55.6% was distributed among many other countries.

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

In 2020, the value of Germany's uncooked pasta without eggs exports reached 57.5 M $ US, a 25.9% gain over the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 36.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export partner portfolio for uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms was broad. Austria represented 14.2% of exports, the Netherlands 13.6%, and France 10.7%, together totaling 38.5% of total flows.

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 without eggs to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 373.0 K t, showing a moderate uptick of 7.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the dominant partner for Germany's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs, holding an 89.7% share of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail.

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

In 2020, the value of Germany's uncooked pasta without eggs imports reached 423.6 M $ US, representing a robust uptick of 16.8% relative to the prior year. Over the period 2017-2020, import value increased by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 1.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the main destination for Germany's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms, accounting for 85.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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

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