Italy: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian durum wheat market decreased by -9.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in Italy

In value terms, durum wheat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 67%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in Italy contracted slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted slightly 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 total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in Italy shrank to X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 2.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of durum wheat increased by 118% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 386% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 373% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from Italy, together accounting for 96% 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 Algeria (with a CAGR of +18.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for durum wheat exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 96% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +25.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 40% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 100%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Algeria (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of durum wheat decreased by -19.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -40.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 65%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +78.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Italy, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Australia, the United States, Kazakhstan and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X) were the largest durum wheat suppliers to Italy, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Australia, the United States, Kazakhstan and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +20.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by +82.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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