Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for uncooked pasta without eggs in Portugal increased from 73 022 t to 76 718 t, while its value rose from 75.8 million US dollars to 80.2 million US dollars. The expansion of artisanal fresh pasta production in Italian restaurants in Lisbon and Porto helped maintain consumer interest in pasta products during this period. The significant jump in 2020 was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted consumption towards home cooking and boosted demand for uncooked pasta.

After a temporary dip to 74 290 t in 2021, market volume recovered to 78 417 t by 2023. In value terms, the market grew steadily, reaching 122.2 million US dollars in 2023. The sharp rise in market value from 2022 onward was largely due to inflationary pressures on food prices, fueled by global events such as the war in Ukraine, which increased costs for raw materials and production.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of uncooked pasta without eggs increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 82 194 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 68 424 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 15.1% jump.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Portugal's production of uncooked pasta without eggs declined. In 2021, the country produced 79 835 tonnes, a decrease of 3.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, overall production increased by 7.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 82 531 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 16 772 tonnes, showing a slight gain of 1.3% compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 19.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 552 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 3.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 22.1% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, South Africa, and Sao Tome and Principe remained the top buyers of uncooked pasta without eggs from Portugal. Spain accounted for 40.1% of exports in kind, South Africa for 13.6%, and Sao Tome and Principe for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 62.2% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports were valued at 14 480 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 9.7% advance compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 926 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 20.8%. The largest increase also occurred in 2020, with a 20.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain, South Africa, and Angola played the leading roles in the value of Portugal's uncooked pasta without eggs exports. Spain accounted for 41.2% of exports in value terms, South Africa for 10.6%, and Angola for 8.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports uncooked pasta without eggs to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs increased. In 2021, the country imported 10 740 tonnes, reflecting a modest advance of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 14.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 740 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Italy dominated Portugal's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs in kind, capturing 83.6% of the total. The remaining flows were thinly spread across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year drop, Portugal's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs increased in value. In 2021, imports reached 15 560 thousand US dollars, indicating a rise of 6.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 6.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 14 639 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the 2018-2021 period, Spain, Italy, and Germany made the biggest contributions to Portugal's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms. Spain accounted for 41.2% of imports, Italy for 35.9%, and Germany for 6.0%. Together, these three countries represented 83.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021