Global pasta exports reached approximately US$17.5 billion in 2025, reflecting continued growth in international demand for both traditional and convenience food products. Increasing consumer interest in Italian cuisine, ready-to-cook meals, and packaged food products has helped drive the expansion of the worldwide pasta trade.

Compared with 2021, when worldwide pasta exports were valued at US$12.84 billion, total export revenue increased by 36.3% over the five-year period. On a year-over-year basis, global pasta exports also recorded steady growth, rising 3.1% from US$17 billion in 2024.

This report covers both fresh pasta and dried pasta, including cooked and uncooked products traded internationally.

Pasta remains one of the world's most popular staple foods and is prepared in numerous ways. It is commonly served with sauces, added to soups, or baked into dishes such as lasagna and casseroles. As global consumption continues to rise, international trade in pasta products has expanded accordingly.

The global pasta export market is dominated by a handful of major suppliers. The top five exporters—Italy, South Korea, mainland China, Türkiye, and Thailand—accounted for approximately 54.8% of total global pasta export value in 2025.

From a regional perspective, Europe remained the largest pasta-exporting region, generating approximately US$8.9 billion, equivalent to 50.8% of worldwide exports. Asia ranked second with 40.3%, while North America contributed 4.4% of global pasta shipments.

The remaining exports originated from Africa (3%), Latin America and the Caribbean (1.3%), and Oceania (0.2%), led primarily by New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji.

For customs classification, cooked and uncooked pasta products fall under HS Code 1902.

According to trade statistics, uncooked pasta accounted for 53.5% of total global pasta exports in 2025, slightly lower than 54.2% in 2024.

Each year, World Pasta Day is celebrated on October 25, highlighting the worldwide popularity of pasta as a staple food.

Top Pasta Exporting Countries in 2025

Italy remained the world's largest pasta exporter in 2025, shipping approximately US$4.8 billion worth of pasta products and accounting for 27.6% of total global exports.

South Korea ranked second with US$1.8 billion (10%), followed by mainland China at US$1.4 billion (8%).

Other major pasta-exporting countries included:

1. Türkiye (5.2%, $911.3 Million)

2. Thailand (3.9%, $685.7 Million)

3. Germany (3.2%, $565.6 Million)

4. Netherlands (3.1%, $541 Million)

5. United States (2.8%, $498.5 Million)

6. Vietnam (2.8%, $484.6 Million)

7. Indonesia (2.7%, $473.6 Million)

8. Belgium (2.7%, $466.8 Million)

9. Saudi Arabia (2.4%, $424.7 Million)

10. France (1.8%, $306.8 Million)

11. Austria (1.7%, $292.1 Million)

12. Spain (1.5%, $269 Million)

Together, these 15 countries supplied approximately 79.5% of global pasta exports in 2025, highlighting the concentration of production among a relatively small number of exporting economies.

Fastest-Growing and Declining Pasta Exporters

Several leading exporters achieved strong growth between 2024 and 2025.

South Korea recorded the fastest expansion among the major exporters, with pasta exports increasing by 17.9%. Germany followed with 13% growth, while the Netherlands posted an 11.5% increase. Saudi Arabia also performed well, with exports rising by 10.8%.

Meanwhile, several countries experienced declining export values during the same period. Vietnam recorded the largest decrease at -12.9%, followed by Thailand (-6.8%), the United States (-4.3%), Türkiye (-2.4%), and Indonesia (-0.3%).

Leading Pasta Exporting Companies in 2025

According to Tendata trade intelligence data, the leading pasta exporters in 2025 included:

1. SOCIETE AFRICAINE DE CACAO (2.34%, $578.07 Million)

2. AMAZON COM SERVICES INC (2.00%, $494.15 Million)

3. LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER SA (1.17%, $289.47 Million)

4. ECUADOR KAKAO PROCESSING PROECUAKAO S A (1.10%, $272.65 Million)

5. OLAM COCOA PROCESSING CI (1.05%, $258.33 Million)

6. CÔNG TY TNHH MEIKO LONGCHEER ELECTRONICS VIỆT NAM (1.01%, $249.44 Million)

7. CARGILL COCOA SARL (1.01%, $248.38 Million)

8. ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY (0.81%, $199.76 Million)

9. Lianzhou Technologies Co., Ltd. On Behalf Of TP-Link Systems Inc. On Behalf Of TP-Link Panama, S.A. (0.80%, $197.87 Million)

10. BARRY CALLEBAUT (0.77%, $190.82 Million)

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The global pasta export market continued its steady expansion in 2025, supported by growing consumer demand for convenient, affordable, and versatile food products. Italy maintained its leadership in international pasta exports, while Asian exporters such as South Korea and mainland China further strengthened their positions in the global market. With increasing demand across both developed and emerging economies, the outlook for the international pasta industry remains positive.