Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish uncooked pasta without eggs market volume grew from 265.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 290.7 thousand tons in 2020. Early in the period, manufacturers focused on free-from ranges like gluten-free and egg-free pasta, along with flavor innovations, which helped cater to health-conscious consumers and supported market differentiation.

After a dip to 266.0 thousand tons in 2021, the market recovered and then surged to 400.4 thousand tons in 2023. This sharp increase was fueled by capacity expansions in gluten-free production, such as Andriani SpA's 28% plant enlargement, and the launch of new high-protein pasta lines like Dr. Schar's lentil-based pasta across European markets.

In 2024, market volume corrected to 287.6 thousand tons, though underlying trends remained strong: per capita pasta consumption rose by 3.9%, online sales jumped 36%, and brands like Barilla pushed recyclable packaging, cutting plastic use by 36%. The market continued to see demand for gluten-free and vegan options.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Spain, the output value of uncooked pasta without eggs reached 298.6 million US dollars in 2020, marking a modest 9.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when output fell by 1.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of uncooked pasta without eggs in Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain produced 371.5 thousand tonnes, showing a modest 8.0% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 10.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 325.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

Foreign supplies of uncooked pasta without eggs from Spain increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported 133.0 thousand tonnes, up by 7.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 28%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 103.9 thousand tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports rising by 18.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France consistently accounted for 74.3% of total exports in kind, indicating a high concentration on this market, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Deliveries of uncooked pasta without eggs from Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 104.0 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial 15.3% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 27.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms of uncooked pasta without eggs from Spain. France accounted for 67.6% of exports in value terms, Portugal for 7.8%, and the Netherlands for 4.4%, jointly representing 79.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports uncooked pasta without eggs to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

Spain's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 52.2 thousand tonnes, which is 6.3% higher compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 39%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the primary source for imports in kind, accounting for 72.3% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of uncooked pasta without eggs into Spain increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 86.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 19.4% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 53.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the key supplier of uncooked pasta without eggs to Spain, taking 75.9% of total imports in value terms, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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