Italy: Green Coffee Market 2024

Green Coffee Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian green coffee market increased by 42% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, green coffee exports from Italy fell modestly to X tons, shrinking by -4.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +108.5% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of green coffee exports from Italy, together accounting for 40% of total exports. Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, Israel, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for green coffee exported from Italy were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising 30% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +49.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 green coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 29%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Bulgaria (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of coffee (green) into Italy expanded notably to X tons, surging by 8.7% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, green coffee imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +85.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main suppliers of green coffee imports to Italy, with a combined 68% share of total imports. India, Indonesia, Honduras, Colombia, Peru, Germany and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee (green) to Italy, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Uganda, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+3.3% per year) and Uganda (+14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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