Italy: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Italy

The Italian citrus fruit market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Italy

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Italy fell modestly to X tons per ha, declining by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the citrus fruit harvested area in Italy stood at X ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported from Italy reduced to X tons, shrinking by X% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase 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, citrus fruit export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Italy; growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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