Pasta imports from January to August 2021 in Germany decreased by 7.3% compared to the previous year

Published 2021년 10월 22일

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The article highlights the significant role of pasta in household pantry staples, with a focus on its origin and trade dynamics, particularly in Germany and Europe. It notes a decrease in pasta imports and exports in the first eight months of 2021, largely imported from Italy, despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The article also draws attention to the challenges of climate-related impacts on durum wheat harvests, a critical component of pasta production, with a projected decrease in harvests in both Canada and Germany. Furthermore, the shift towards vegan diets has led to an increase in the production of egg-free pasta, indicating a growing demand for such products. The piece concludes by providing contact information for the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) in Wiesbaden, Germany, and offers a link to their press box for more information.

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10/22/2021 | 11:26:00 | ID: 31293 | Department: Agriculture | agricultural economics Wiesbaden (agrar-PR) - macaroni, penne or spaghetti - noodles of any kind have become indispensable in household pantries. However, climate-related poor harvests of durum wheat could lead to bottlenecks and price increases. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on the occasion of World Pasta Day on October 25, 2021, around 254,000 tons of pasta with a value of 283.7 million euros were imported from January to August 2021. In terms of quantity, this is 7.3% less than in the same period of the previous year. Exports also fell by 7.3% in the same period: From January to August 2021, Germany exported around 40,400 tons of pasta worth 57.0 million euros. Foreign trade in the popular pasta in 2020 defied the effects of the corona pandemic: At 405,000 tonnes, around 5.9% more was imported than in 2019. The export volume of 64,600 tonnes of pasta was 14.7% above the level of Previous ...

Source: Agrar