Product Code: ETC104147 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Jan 2024 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Durum wheat semolina pasta is a type of pasta that is made from durum wheat, which has a much higher protein and gluten content than other types of wheat. Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta has a yellowish-golden color and its texture ranges from firm to extra firm depending on the recipe used in making it. Its flavor can range from mild or nutty to intense and robust, due to the high-quality flour and production process used. It is known for its superior cooking quality which makes it ideal for long-cooking dishes such as lasagna, ravioli, or baked casseroles with cheese sauces.
The increasing demand for convenience foods like ready meals among health conscious consumers is driving the growth of the durum wheat semolina market globally. The growing trend towards veganism also drives consumption of pastas made with this grain variety as they are usually lactose free and contain no animal products. Furthermore, since durum wheat semolina pasta contains more proteins than other types of pastas due to its unique composition, it offers great nutritional value which attracts more health conscious consumers towards their purchase decisions. Additionally increased marketing campaigns by leading brands help in raising consumer awareness about this product further aiding in sales growth potential down the line.
One key driver behind the growing demand for durum wheat semolina pasta lies with changing lifestyles & food habits around globe where convenience foods like ready meals have seen an increase over time due to busy lifestyle & hectic schedules leading people having less time available at hand thus opting these kinds of options instead preparing complete meals from scratch at home everyday resulting into increased sale volumes for this particular segment during recent years. Moreover manufacturers now offer varieties such as whole meal variants , low fat versions etc targeting specific niche markets within overall industry benefitting customers looking out specifically after certain kind features/benefits when shopping online or otherwise.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Indonesia durum wheat semolina pasta market. The increasing restrictions on travel and tourism have led to reduced consumption of food products that use durum wheat semolina, such as pastas. Furthermore, supply chain disruptions due to the shutdowns imposed in several countries are also contributing to decreased production levels of durum wheat semolina pasta in Indonesia. Additionally, rising prices for raw materials and other inputs used for producing durum wheat semolina pasta is further impacting the growth of this market.
One major challenge faced by producers and manufacturers in the Indonesia durum wheat semolina pasta market is finding alternatives sources for their ingredients that can be procured without any disruption during times of crisis, such as now with COVID-19. Also, increased competition from local players is an important factor affecting market share of international brands operating in this space. Moreover, fluctuations in exchange rates make it difficult for producers to maintain a consistent pricing structure which further affects profitability margins.
Some key players operating within the Indonesia Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta Market include Barilla SPA (Italy), Nestle India Ltd., Unilever Nederland BV (Netherlands), General Mills Inc., Chique Food Co., PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk., Del Monte Pacific Ltd., Robinsons Milling Corporation Pvt Ltd., Kraft Heinz Company among others.