Pasta trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pasta was worth $16.41 billion in 2024, about 8.69 million tonnes. That is an increase of 86% since 2017, and up 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.41B | 8.69M t |
| 2023 | $15.41B | 8.00M t |
| 2022 | $14.67B | 8.16M t |
| 2021 | $12.74B | 7.91M t |
| 2020 | $12.03B | 8.09M t |
| 2019 | $10.41B | 7.26M t |
| 2018 | $9.96B | 6.88M t |
| 2017 | $8.81B | 6.20M t |
Top pasta exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by South Korea and China. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 189 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.60B | 28% |
| South Korea | $1.48B | 9.1% |
| China | $1.28B | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $951.9M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $739.8M | 4.5% |
| United States | $528.0M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $497.9M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $485.2M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $440.4M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $395.7M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $380.1M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $308.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.87B | 11% |
| Germany | $1.37B | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.11B | 6.8% |
| France | $1.09B | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $693.9M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $690.0M | 4.2% |
| China | $452.6M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $452.1M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $396.3M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $365.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $352.3M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $336.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $3.74 per kg and Turkey $0.69 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 1902
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared. HS 1902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pasta?
Italy exported $4.60 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by South Korea (9%) and China (8%). In all, 189 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pasta?
The United States imported $1.87 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pasta?
It was worth $16.41 billion in 2024, about 8.69 million tonnes. That is an increase of 86% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 189 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of pasta per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $3.74 per kg and Turkey $0.69 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902, in chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1902 page.
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