Parent Product
Short Pasta
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Pennoni market coverage spans 7 countries.
- 9 exporter companies and 10 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 8 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Pennoni
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Pennoni Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Pennoni: Italy (+59.7%), United States (+13.1%).
Pennoni Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Pennoni transaction unit prices: Italy (1.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | +59.7% | 7 | 4.70 USD / kg (2,454 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (460 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.34 USD / kg (360 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (252 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +13.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.42 USD / kg (355.35 kg) | - (-) |
Pennoni Global Supply Chain Coverage
19 companies
9 exporters and 10 importers are mapped for Pennoni.
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Pennoni Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
9 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Pennoni. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Pennoni Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-13
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Italy, Kazakhstan, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Pasta, Dried Gluten Free Pasta, Pistachio Paste +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Russia, Vietnam, United States, Panama, Colombia
Supplying Products: Dried Wheat Noodles, Dried Pasta, Semolina +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine, India, South Korea, United States, Ecuador, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Russia, Argentina, Paraguay
Supplying Products: Dried Pasta, Semolina, Dried Wheat Noodles +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, South Korea, Mexico, Turkiye, Russia, Ukraine, Argentina, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica, Panama
Supplying Products: Dried Pasta, Semolina, Dried Wheat Noodles +5
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-27
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: Ukraine, Colombia, India, United States, South Korea, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan
Supplying Products: Dried Pasta, Dried Gluten Free Pasta, Semolina +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Bhutan
Supplying Products: Liquid Infant Formula, Coffee Extract Preparations, Olive Oil +5
Pennoni Global Exporter Coverage
9 companies
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Pennoni Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
10 importer companies are mapped for Pennoni demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Pennoni Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-03
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bhutan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery StoresOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Uzbekistan
Global Importer Coverage
10 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Pennoni.
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried (Shelf-stable)
Industry PositionPackaged Staple Food
Market
Pennoni is a large penne-style dried pasta typically made from durum wheat semolina and traded globally within shelf-stable pasta categories. Global pasta production is led by Italy, followed by the United States, Turkey and Egypt (2023, per International Pasta Organisation statements). In international trade of uncooked, non-egg pasta (HS 190219), Italy and Turkey are major exporters, while the United States and large European markets (Germany, France, United Kingdom) are major importers (UN Comtrade via WITS, 2023). Market dynamics are strongly influenced by durum wheat/semolina availability and pricing, industrial drying energy costs, private-label retail demand, and trade-remedy measures in some importing markets.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term (25-year context))long-term expansion in global pasta production
Major Producing Countries
- ItalyInternational Pasta Organisation communications identify Italy as the leading pasta-producing country (2023).
- United StatesInternational Pasta Organisation communications identify the United States among the next-largest pasta producers after Italy (2023).
- TurkiyeInternational Pasta Organisation communications identify Turkey among the next-largest pasta producers after Italy (2023).
- EgyptInternational Pasta Organisation communications identify Egypt among the next-largest pasta producers after Italy (2023).
Major Exporting Countries
- ItalyTop exporter by trade value for HS 190219 (uncooked pasta, not containing eggs, not stuffed) in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- TurkiyeAmong the top exporters for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- Saudi ArabiaAmong the top exporters for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- ThailandAmong the top exporters for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- SpainAmong the top exporters for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesTop importer by trade value for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- GermanyAmong the top importers for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- FranceAmong the top importers for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- United KingdomAmong the top importers for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
- JapanAmong the top importers for HS 190219 in 2023 per UN Comtrade via WITS.
Specification
Major VarietiesPennoni rigati (ridged), Pennoni lisci (smooth), Whole wheat pennoni, Gluten-free pennoni (non-wheat formulations vary by manufacturer)
Physical Attributes
- Large-diameter short tubular pasta with diagonally cut ends (penne-style), typically larger than standard penne
- Ridged (rigati) variants increase surface texture and sauce adherence
Compositional Metrics
- Durum wheat semolina quality (e.g., protein/gluten strength) is a key determinant of cooking firmness and breakage resistance
- Final product moisture control is central to shelf stability in ambient distribution
Packaging
- Retail packs commonly in sealed plastic film bags (often 500 g to 1 kg formats, market-dependent)
- Foodservice and industrial formats commonly in larger bags (multi-kg) and case-packed cartons
- Moisture-barrier packaging is important to prevent quality loss during storage and transport
ProcessingTypically extruded through a pennoni die, cut to length, and dried to a shelf-stable stateIntended cooking performance includes shape integrity and 'al dente' texture when properly processed
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Durum wheat procurement -> semolina milling -> dough mixing/hydration -> extrusion (pennoni die) -> drying -> cooling/tempering -> packaging -> ambient warehousing -> distribution to retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Shelf-stable pantry staple positioning and convenience for home cooking
- Mainstream affordability with strong private-label participation in many markets
- Premiumization in segments such as bronze-die/slow-dried pasta and whole grain variants
Temperature
- Ambient distribution is typical; control humidity and prevent temperature/humidity cycling that can cause condensation inside packaging
- Warehouse pest management is important to reduce insect risk in dry-goods storage
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life under dry, sealed, ambient storage; moisture ingress and pest exposure are key drivers of quality loss and complaints
Risks
Climate HighDurum wheat is the key input to semolina-based pasta; drought/heat and yield variability in major durum-exporting regions can tighten global supply and trigger sharp input cost volatility for pasta manufacturers and buyers. Canada is identified by Cereals Canada as the world’s number one exporter of durum wheat, so weather-driven disruption in key exporting origins can propagate quickly into global semolina and pasta pricing.Use multi-origin durum/semolina procurement strategies, maintain approved alternative specifications, and apply forward contracting/hedging and inventory buffers where feasible.
Trade Policy MediumTrade-remedy measures (e.g., antidumping/countervailing duties and administrative reviews) can materially change landed costs and supplier competitiveness in key import markets, affecting sourcing decisions and retail pricing for imported pasta products.Maintain duty-aware sourcing, verify HS classification and scope language, strengthen customs/compliance documentation, and diversify supplier countries and production footprints.
Food Safety MediumKey compliance risks include allergen control (gluten; possible egg in some pasta variants), foreign-body prevention in milling/extrusion/packing, and managing grain-related hazards via prerequisite programs and HACCP-based controls.Implement HACCP-based programs, robust allergen management and label verification, supplier assurance for wheat/semolina quality and safety, and in-line foreign-body controls (e.g., sieving and metal detection).
Quality and Shelf Stability MediumMoisture ingress during storage/transport can drive clumping, mold risk in extreme cases, and accelerated quality degradation; dry-goods warehousing also faces pest/insect risks that can trigger customer complaints and border rejections.Use moisture-barrier packaging, control container/warehouse humidity, apply pest management programs, and monitor packaging integrity through distribution.
Sustainability
- Climate exposure and agronomic impacts in durum wheat cultivation affecting input availability and footprint
- Energy intensity and emissions exposure from industrial drying processes (depending on fuel mix and plant efficiency)
- Packaging waste and recyclability challenges for multi-layer plastic films and secondary cartons
FAQ
Which countries lead global pasta production?International Pasta Organisation communications for the 2023 production year identify Italy as the leading pasta producer, followed by the United States, Turkey and Egypt.
Which countries are the top exporters and importers for uncooked, non-egg pasta in global trade?For HS 190219 (uncooked pasta, not containing eggs, not stuffed) in 2023, WITS (UN Comtrade) lists Italy and Turkey among the leading exporters, while the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Japan are listed among the top importers by trade value.
What is pennoni, and how is it typically positioned in packaged pasta?Pennoni is a large penne-style pasta shape: a short, diagonally cut tube that is often sold in dried, shelf-stable packaged formats. Ridged (rigati) versions are common and are marketed for better sauce adherence.
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