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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Italy

Published Nov 17, 2025
Length 30 Pages
SKU # EP20610881

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In 2025, rice, pasta and noodles in Italy recorded steady growth in value terms. Pasta remains the undisputed icon of Italian cuisine, whilst rice and noodles are gaining ground. Italian consumers increasingly favour products that offer some functional benefits, with wholemeal pasta becoming very common, alongside pasta made with protein flours (such as peas, chickpeas or lentils). Euromonitor International's Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Italy report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change. Product coverage: Noodles, Pasta, Rice. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Rice, Pasta and Noodles market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop. Euromonitor International has over 50 years' experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Dusseldorf and Mexico City and a network of analysts in 100 countries, Euromonitor International has a unique capability and an understanding of diverse markets to develop reliable information resources to help drive informed strategic planning. To learn more about how our research solutions can support you, contact your local Euromonitor International office.

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30 Pages
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Italy
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN ITALY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Healthy performance observed in rice, pasta and noodles category
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Pasta is cornerstone of Italian cuisine, but rice is gaining appeal
Noodles is the most dynamic category
Retail e-commerce gives consumers access to long tail of niche brands
WHAT’S NEXT?
Vast popularity of pasta and growing interest in Asian cuisine to support category growth
Healthier lines will attract consumer demand
Chilled pasta reaps the benefits of innovation
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Barilla Alimentare SpA remains the leading player
Alimenta Srl is the most dynamic player
CHANNELS
Supermarkets provide the main gateway to sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2021-2025
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2021-2025
Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2022-2025
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2021-2025
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
Table 14 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 16 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 17 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
STAPLE FOODS IN ITALY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods evolves to keep pace with consumer demands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Staple foods enjoys steady growth as economic conditions stabilise
Consumers are combining sustainable choices with health and ethical motivations
WHAT’S NEXT?
Stable outlook for staple foods
Rising interest in Asian cuisine will underpin expansion of noodles
Growing demand for meat and seafood alternatives
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Artisanal has a significant share due to prominence of unpackaged leavened bread
Retailers have a solid presence in fragmented landscape
CHANNELS
Consumers are increasingly reliant on large retailers
Food specialists are a fundamental channel in staple foods
Retail e-commerce makes strong inroads in staple foods
MARKET DATA
Table 22 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 23 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 24 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2025
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025
Table 28 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
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