Italy: Apple Juice Market 2024

Apple Juice Market Size in Italy

After three years of growth, the Italian apple juice market decreased by -16.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Apple juice consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Apple Juice Production in Italy

In value terms, apple juice production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Apple Juice Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of apple juice (single strength) increased by 23% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 36%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple juice exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of apple juice exports from Italy, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for apple juice exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +21.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple juice export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apple Juice Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of apple juice (single strength) decreased by -1.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple juice imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple juice imports to Italy, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +68.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest apple juice suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +64.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple juice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple juice import price increased by +62.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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