Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for uncooked pasta without eggs in Greece fluctuated between 107.0 thousand tons and 120.7 thousand tons from 2018 to 2024, peaking in 2020 and 2022. In value terms, the market demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 122.9 million dollars in 2018 to 158.6 million dollars in 2024. This increase in market value was primarily driven by a notable rise in household expenditure on pasta, which grew by approximately 10% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the trend continuing into 2024.

Regulatory changes and evolving consumer preferences shaped the market environment. New, stricter egg labeling requirements introduced in 2024 enhanced transparency and indirectly affected the egg-free pasta segment by raising consumer awareness about food labeling. Simultaneously, frameworks for protecting the origin of Greek meat bolstered confidence in domestic products overall. Consumer demand increasingly shifted towards gluten-free and high-nutrition pasta varieties, spurring product diversification and supporting value growth.

Despite general food price inflation, the physical consumption volume of pasta remained relatively stable in the latter part of the period, hovering around 113 thousand tons. This resilience was supported by the expansion of digital distribution channels and more flexible supply chains, which maintained product accessibility for consumers.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Greece, the production value of uncooked pasta without eggs reached 170.5 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 13.8% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 149.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 6.0% occurring that same year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Uncooked pasta without eggs production in Greece increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output amounted to 183.3 thousand tonnes, marking a 9.3% rise compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 161.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 0.3% occurring that year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 13%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Greece

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of uncooked pasta without eggs from Greece increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 67 580 tonnes, reflecting a 10.5% year-over-year gain. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 53 052 tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.0% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 15.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.6%, equating to a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of uncooked pasta without eggs from Greece were distributed across many countries. Italy accounted for 23.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.5%, and Albania for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 43.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Uncooked pasta without eggs deliveries from Greece increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Greece exported 57 918 thousand US dollars worth of uncooked pasta without eggs, showing a strong increase of 19.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 45 060 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 0.4% occurring that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 28%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. Italy accounted for 23.9% of exports, Albania for 8.5%, and Bulgaria for 8.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 40.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta without eggs to Greece

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece imported approximately 4 959 tonnes of uncooked pasta without eggs, which is 30.8% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 162 tonnes, with the largest increase of 23.7% occurring that year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the main market for imports in kind, holding an 87.5% share of total flows. The remaining volume was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, cross-border shipments of uncooked pasta without eggs to Greece declined. In 2020, imports totaled 7 778 thousand US dollars, marking a solid reduction of 21.1% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 858 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 14.8% occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy was the main supplier of uncooked pasta without eggs to Greece, accounting for 88.4% of total imports in value terms. Other partners had relatively modest shares.

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

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