Italy: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian grain market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Grain Production in Italy

In value terms, grain production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cereal grains in Italy totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average grain 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 harvested area of cereal grains in Italy stood at X ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Greece ($X) constituted the largest markets for grain exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported into Italy; surging by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), France (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Romania, Brazil, Canada, Germany, the United States, Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Hungary ($X), France ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest grain suppliers to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Brazil, the United States, Germany, Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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