Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for uncooked pasta without eggs in Romania expanded significantly, with volume rising from 35 963 tonnes to 47 095 tonnes. This growth was propelled by several key developments. In 2018, Novita Impex strengthened its market reach by entering major retail chains Auchan and Metro, which enhanced product availability and stimulated local demand. Simultaneously, the launch of Novita BIO marked the emergence of a dedicated organic pasta segment, appealing to health-conscious consumers. The following year, demand continued to rise as producers diversified their assortments and catered to a growing appetite for premium products. The entry of new ranges like Marcomex's Food&Glory further dynamized the market, particularly in the fresh stuffed pasta niche. By 2020, the market surged by over 20% in value, driven by a pronounced consumer shift towards dry pasta with extended shelf life, a trend that aligned with broader changes in consumption patterns during the period.

After the peak in 2020, market volume experienced fluctuations but maintained an overall upward trajectory, reaching 52 915 tonnes by 2024. In 2021, product innovation gained momentum with the introduction of gluten-free pasta made from sorghum, targeting vegan and allergen-free dietary preferences. Although total volume moderately declined that year, the development underscored the market's evolution towards healthier and specialized offerings. The market then recovered in 2022, climbing to 51 950 tonnes, before contracting in 2023. By 2024, volume rebounded strongly to exceed 52 000 tonnes, indicating sustained consumer interest and market resilience throughout the full period.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of uncooked pasta without eggs has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 35 670 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 35.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 25 404 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of uncooked pasta without eggs in Romania has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, Romania produced 33 851 tonnes, representing a sharp increase of 28.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 25 222 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 8 475 tonnes, showing a steep gain of 50.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 5 565 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 26.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Moldova accounted for 12.5% of exports, Poland for 12.0%, and the United States for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 34.7% of total export flows, indicating a diverse market.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value amounted to 11 052 thousand US dollars, up by 45.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 320 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of Romania's exports in value terms was highly dispersed. Poland accounted for 14.7% of export value, the United States for 13.9%, and the Netherlands for 9.5%. Together, these three countries formed just 38.1% of total flows, with the remaining 61.9% spread across a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta without eggs to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 21 719 tonnes, up by 24.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 77.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy was the primary supplier of uncooked pasta without eggs to Romania, accounting for 57.8% of imports in kind. Hungary contributed 12.5%, and Greece 8.7%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 79.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 26 892 thousand US dollars, marking a steep advance of 45.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 96.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the principal source for Romania's imports in value terms, accounting for 62.3%. Greece followed with 9.8%, and Hungary with 7.3%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 79.4% of total import flows.

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

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