Italy: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Italy

The Italian other cereals market reduced to $X in 2021, falling by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Other cereals consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Other Cereals Production in Italy

In value terms, other cereals production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 169%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of other cerealses in Italy contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals yield increased by +5.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 21%. The other cereals yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of other cerealses production in Italy amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The other cereals harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses decreased by -7.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, other cereals exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Italy, with a combined 59% 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +124.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Italy, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+130.6% per year) and Sweden (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Serbia (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cerealses were imported into Italy; with a decrease of -37.3% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 81%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Italy, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Croatia, Peru, Hungary, Spain, Slovenia, Argentina, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +117.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest other cereals suppliers to Italy were France ($X), Peru ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Slovakia, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Argentina, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +137.7%, recorded 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 other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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