Stuffed pasta trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stuffed pasta was worth $2.71 billion in 2024, about 669.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 92% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $2.71B | 669.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.41B | 600.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.19B | 610.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.07B | 594.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.86B | 543.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.68B | 531.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.60B | 499.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.41B | 444.7K t |
Top stuffed pasta exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by China and Austria. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $840.1M | 31% |
| China | $205.3M | 7.6% |
| Austria | $175.0M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $168.6M | 6.2% |
| United States | $146.1M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $142.1M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $136.4M | 5% |
| France | $119.5M | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $99.8M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $90.1M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $83.3M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $73.2M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), France (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $323.5M | 12% |
| France | $302.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $247.5M | 9.2% |
| United States | $220.3M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $173.1M | 6.4% |
| Austria | $149.3M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $145.5M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $137.3M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $134.2M | 5% |
| Portugal | $81.0M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $74.5M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $56.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $6.02 per kg and China $3.04 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.
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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 1902.20: Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared. HS 1902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stuffed pasta?
Italy exported $840.1 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by China (8%) and Austria (6%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stuffed pasta?
Germany imported $323.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stuffed pasta?
It was worth $2.71 billion in 2024, about 669.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 92% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 136 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of stuffed pasta per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $6.02 per kg and China $3.04 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 stuffed pasta?
The HS code for stuffed pasta is subheading 1902.20, 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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