Italy: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Italian blueberry and cranberry market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Italy

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Italy contracted to X tons per ha, waning by -7.2% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average blueberry and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Italy declined to X ha, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Italy

For the fourth consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by 2.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Italy, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Switzerland, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Malta, France and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +81.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Italy were the UK ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports. Switzerland, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Malta, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +77.2%, recorded 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

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Italy

For the ninth consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by 26% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Italy, together accounting for 75% of total imports. France, Poland, Latvia, Romania, Austria, Sweden and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Italy, together comprising 78% of total imports. France, Poland, Latvia, Romania, Austria, Sweden and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -14.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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