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Export News
11-04-2025
In 2023, global pasta exports reached an impressive US$15 billion, underscoring the strong demand for this popular food product across international markets.
This figure reflects a 42.8% increase from 2019, when worldwide pasta exports were valued at $10.5 billion. Compared to 2022's total of $14.5 billion, the pasta export market grew by 3.2% year over year.
This data includes both fresh and dried pasta varieties.
In traditional Italian cuisine, pasta—whether fresh or dried—is commonly prepared in three primary ways: served with sauces as a main dish, included in soups, or baked in casseroles and other oven-prepared meals.
As in previous years, the top five pasta-exporting nations in 2023 were Italy, China (Mainland), South Korea, Türkiye, and Thailand. Combined, these countries accounted for 56.2% of total global pasta exports.
From a regional perspective, Europe dominated with $8 billion in exports, representing 53.1% of the global total. Asia followed with 37.5%, while North American exporters contributed another 4.6%.
Other regions had smaller shares: Africa (3.2%), Latin America (1.4%)—excluding Mexico but including Caribbean countries—and Oceania (0.2%), led by New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia.
For classification purposes, pasta exports are tracked using the 4-digit HS Code 1902, which includes both cooked and uncooked products.
In 2023, uncooked pasta accounted for 55.4% of total pasta exports, while cooked pasta made up the remaining 44.6%.
Fun fact: World Pasta Day is observed annually on October 25.
Top 15 Pasta Exporting Nations in 2023
1.Italy: $4.4 billion (29.6% of total exports)
2.Mainland China: $1.21 billion (8.1%)
3.South Korea: $1.18 billion (7.9%)
4.Türkiye: $907.5 million (6%)
5.Thailand: $689.7 million (4.6%)
6.Germany: $470.7 million (3.1%)
7.United States: $462.3 million (3.1%)
8.Belgium: $449.8 million (3%)
9.Netherlands: $410.8 million (2.7%)
10.Indonesia: $409.1 million (2.7%)
11.Vietnam: $345.2 million (2.3%)
12.France: $274.3 million (1.8%)
13.Spain: $264.7 million (1.8%)
14.Austria: $239.9 million (1.6%)
15.Hungary: $192.5 million (1.3%)
Together, these 15 countries were responsible for 79.6% of global pasta exports in 2023.
Among them, the fastest-growing exporters since 2022 were:
·Austria (+24.5%)
·South Korea (+20.8%)
·Hungary (+18.9%)
·Indonesia (+18%)
Conversely, two major suppliers saw a decline in exports:
·Vietnam (down -25.7%)
·Türkiye (down -5.9%)
Notable Pasta Exporting Companies in 2024
According to global trade data, here are some of the largest corporate exporters of pasta:
1.OBA FOOD GIDA SANAYİ TİCARET A.Ş. – 6.69% ($124.08 million)
2.MUTLU MAKARNACILIK SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. – 6.32% ($117.16 million)
3.Ecuador Kakao Processing PROECUAKAO S.A. – 4.55% ($84.42 million)
4.ROMA PRINCE S.A. – 4.29% ($79.58 million)
5.Colombiana Kimberly COLPAPEL S.A.S. – 3.89% ($72.18 million)
6.SUR QUIMICA S.A. – 3.51% ($65.14 million)
7.PRODUCTOS FAMILIA S.A. – 3.03% ($56.21 million)
8.Colgate Palmolive Central America Inc. – 2.85% ($52.92 million)
9.GÖYMEN FOOD GIDA SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. – 2.6% ($48.23 million)
10.Compagnie Africaine de Produits Alimentaires en Côte d'Ivoire – 2.37% ($43.96 million)
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