Italy: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Italy

The Italian market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Italy

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Italy, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malta (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (-27.2% per year) and France (-5.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Italy, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malta ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (-23.7% per year) and France (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 the Netherlands (+49.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets were imported into Italy; which is down by -17.2% against the year before. In general, imports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports to Italy, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets suppliers to Italy, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Germany and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +32.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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