In 2022, global pasta exports reached a significant total of US$14 billion. This figure marks a substantial 38.1% increase compared to the $10.1 billion recorded five years earlier in 2018. Year-over-year, the value of pasta exports saw a 9.1% rise from $12.8 billion in 2021.

This report covers both fresh and dried pasta varieties. In Italian cuisine, these types of pasta are utilized in three main categories of dishes: cooked pasta served with sauces or condiments, pasta incorporated into soups, and pasta used in baked dishes.

The top five pasta-exporting countries are Italy, China, South Korea, Türkiye, and Thailand. Together, these countries accounted for more than half (57.1%) of the global pasta export market by value in 2022.

On a continental scale, Europe led the way in pasta exports with shipments valued at $7.3 billion, representing 52.3% of the global total. Asia followed with 39.2%, while North America contributed 4.6% to the global pasta trade. Smaller portions came from Africa (2.4%), Latin America (1.3%, excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean), and Oceania (0.2%), with New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia as key players.

For those conducting research, the relevant Harmonized Tariff System code for pasta is 1902, which includes both cooked and uncooked varieties. Also, World Pasta Day is celebrated annually on October 25th.

Top Pasta Exporting Countries in 2022

Here are the 15 countries that led the world in pasta exports by value in 2022:

1. Italy: $4.2 billion (29.9% of global pasta exports)

2. China: $1.2 billion (8.6%)

3. South Korea: $978.4 million (7%)

4. Türkiye: $964.5 million (6.9%)

5. Thailand: $663.3 million (4.7%)

6. United States: $439 million (3.1%)

7. Vietnam: $426.1 million (3%)

8. Belgium: $412.9 million (3%)

9. Germany: $385.4 million (2.8%)

10. Netherlands: $361.9 million (2.6%)

11. Indonesia: $346.8 million (2.5%)

12. France: $251.8 million (1.8%)

13. Spain: $247.4 million (1.8%)

14. Austria: $191.5 million (1.4%)

15. Poland: $180.1 million (1.3%)

These 15 countries collectively represented 80.3% of the world's pasta exports in 2022.

Among the leading exporters, Spain, Vietnam, Poland, and Türkiye saw the most significant growth since 2021, with increases of 26.2%, 25.7%, 24.2%, and 24.1%, respectively. Austria, however, experienced a notable decrease in pasta exports, with a decline of -31.8% from the previous year.

Prominent Pasta Exporting Companies in 2024

The following are some of the key players in the global pasta export industry:

1. CMPC Celulosa S.A. (16.11%)

2. Celulosa Arauco y Const S.A. (14.34%)

3. Oba Food Gida Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. (4.76%)

4. Mutlu Makarnacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (4.70%)

5. Batory de Mexico (2.96%)

6. Colombiana Kimberly Colpapel S.A.S. (2.18%)

7. Göymen Food Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (2.07%)

8. Ecuador Kakao Processing Proecuakao S.A. (1.93%)

9. Nilons Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (1.62%)

10. Productos Familia S.A. (1.51%)

These companies have established themselves as significant contributors to the international pasta market, driving the industry’s growth and maintaining their positions as top exporters.

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