Pasta Sauce Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Pasta Sauce Market Size

The Global Pasta Sauce Market reached USD 13.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 17.6 billion by 2031 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031. Due to the growing ubiquity of Western culinary recipes, pasta sauce has been gaining favor in the rising market. A delectable topping for pasta and other Italian dishes like pizza and lasagna, pasta sauce is a cream-based liquid or semi-solid.

For a distinctive flavour and flavour, it is frequently combined with items like tomatoes, onions, garlic, cheese, grasses, and seasonings. It is full of fibre and several macronutrients, as well as vitamins and minerals. The most widely used varieties include butter, emulsified, dairy, carnivorous, red, green, and vegetable sauces. 

Since the western meal recipes are becoming more popular, tomato, sauce, chunky sauce, and creamy sauce sauces has been gaining popularity in the pasta sauce market growth. Additionally, the pasta sauce market growth is growing as a result of consumers' growing desire in western cuisine served in hotels and restaurants as a result of the lack of time they have for domestic tasks like cooking. 

Market Summary

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Market Dynamics

The Growing Popularity of Fast Food is Driving the Pasta Sauce Market Growth.

Rapid globalization and banization are blamed for the increase in restaurants and hotels, which is projected to positively impact the fast food market. Additionally, rising consumer choices, health consciousness, and demand for wholesome food are driving the pasta sauce market expansion during the forecast period of 2023-2030. Demand for marinara sauce, arrabbiata sauce, and bolognese are high in fast-foods. 

The enormous difficulty in cooking for them as a result of the rise in the number of working women, they increasingly turn to fast food. For instance, the United States Department of Labour estimates that 46% of American women were employed in 2021. Similar to South Africa and China, where the employment rate for women was over 45% in each country. Together, these elements fuel the fast food industry's expansion during the projection period.

Wide Availability of Pasta Sauce is Driving the Pasta Sauce Market.

Numerous varieties of pasta sauce are offered, which draws customers to the product. A traditional Italian pasta sauce known as bolognese is frequently served with long pasta noodles. Outside of Italy, bolognese sauces has grown immensely popular. Another traditional Italian sauce with a meat base is ragu. There is a modest bit of tomato sauce for flavour, and the meat is thick. Technically, bolognese is a ragu. 

Marinara pasta sauce is one of the most well-liked pasta sauces. Instead of Italy itself, the Italian-American communities in the USA are where this tomato-based sauce first appeared. Tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs and seasonings make up its composition. Pesto is a delicious, nutritious pasta sauce that is traditionally made with a characteristic basil base.

Fluctuation in Prices and Stringent Rules from the Government is Restraining the Market Growth.

However, the primary restrictions on this industry come from government rules prohibiting the use of chemical-based preservatives in food products as well as fluctuating prices of raw materials like condiments and vegetables used to make sauces. For instance, Previously costing Guglielmo 33 cents each, pint jars of pasta sauce are now 47 cents each. Other staples like rice, pasta sauce, and cleaning products are likewise rising.

Market Segment Analysis

The Global Pasta Sauce Market is segmented based on nature, product type, packaging type, distribution channel, and region.

In the Global Market of Pasta Sauce, the Tomato-Based Sauces  Segment Holds the Largest Market Share. 

The global pasta sauce market has been segmented by product type into tomato-based, pesto-based, alfredo-based, and others. The tomato-based sauces segment held the largest pasta sauce market share of 58.8% in 2022 in the pasta sauce market analysis report. There are numerous tomato-based pasta sauces on the market, including keto marinara, garlic marinara, tomato basil pasta sauce, tomato garlic pasta sauce, and tomato roasted garlic pasta sauce. 

221.07 million Americans used tomato sauce in 2020, according to USDA data. The tomato sauce has a silky texture with a deep bite of olive oil and the flavour and juice of a tomato. The sauce is now used in many different cuisines all around the world. An authentic tomato sauce that is well-liked in Italy is Italian tomato sauce. The market for pasta sauce is expanding owing to the growing popularity of tomato-based sauces.

Market Geographical Share

The North America Region Held the Largest Share in Pasta Sauce Market.

The global pasta sauce market is segmented into five parts of the world based on geography: North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The North America pasta sauce market held the largest market share of 42.6% in 2022 in the pasta sauce market analysis. Vodka sauce and Alfredo sauce are the popular pasta sauce used in the North American region.

The RTD flavour, and variety, pasta sauces are among the most popular ingredients used in the U.S. According to the National Pasta Association, these products are a favourite and staple cuisine in American households. Additionally, 5.95 billion pounds of pasta are consumed annually in the United States, according to a survey of consumers by the NPA that was done in 2021. Nearly 86% of respondents indicated that they ate pasta at least once a week.

Additionally, the average American consumes around 20 pounds of pasta per year, ranking it as the sixth most popular food in the nation in terms of consumption per person. When compared to lunch, American consumers often add more pasta sauces ingredients in their dinner. Furthermore, the demand for convenient gluten-free foods has increased due to growing worries about gluten sensitivity.

Pasta Sauce Companies 

The major global players in the market include Mizkan, Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A, Mars, Incorporated, Conagra Brands, Inc., Kimnori USA, Pulmuone Foods USA., Lassonde Industries Inc., Premier Foods, Giovanni Food Company, Inc., and Del Monte Foods.

COVID-19 Impact on Market 

Global Recession/Ukraine-Russia War/COVID-19, and Artificial Intelligence Impact Analysis:

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had a profound effect on the Pasta Sauce industry. Covid-19 has had a considerable impact on the phases of the global bakery supply chain that involve Pasta Sauce production, processing, distribution, and consumption as a result of lockdowns and restrictions imposed by various governments. 

The fast-food business suffered from the COVID-19 outbreak. Strict government regulations during the epidemic caused a number of enterprises to shut down entirely, while transportation limitations disrupted the supply chain. Countries close their borders while in lockdown. Because of this, exporters and producers have to compete fiercely to sell their products abroad. 

For a particular period, all motels, restaurants, and fast-food outlets are closed. These elements had a detrimental effect on market expansion. Early in the epidemic, supply-chain disruptions and labor shortages had an influence on the demand for fast food. Nearly 7 million Americans lost their jobs in June 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association.

By Nature

• Organic
• Conventional

By Product Type

• Tomato-Based Sauces
• Pesto-Based Sauces
• Alfredo-Based Sauces
• Others

By Packaging Type

• Glass Bottles
• PET
• Cans
• Pouches
• Cartons

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Grocery Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • The U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In February 2022, with the addition of a new line of 'high-quality' ready-to-use, tomato-based pasta sauces, Kraft Heinz has increased the variety of sauces it offers. The main line consists of Tomato Sauce for Bolognese, Sundried Cherry Tomato & Basil, Tomato & Chilli, and Tomato, Mascarpone & Grana Padano Cheese.
• In March 2023, to introduce a pasta sauce produced with its Absolut vodka, Pernod Ricard collaborated with Kraft Heinz. In April, UK store Waitrose introduced the limited-edition Heinz x Absolut Tomato Vodka Pasta Sauce. The businesses were influenced by the Pasta alla Vodka craze, which gained popularity on social media in 2020 after supermodel Gigi Hadid posted a video of herself cooking the sauce.
• In December 2022, the top Italian brand in the canned tomato market, Mutti, has introduced a new line of pasta sauces in the United States. The new Marinara, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, and Basil pasta sauces are available to consumers on the shelves of numerous national and regional retail trade networks. In addition, a brand-new sauce with the Arrabbiata flavor will be available starting in March 2023.

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