Italy: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2025

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Italy

The Italian frozen fruits and vegetables market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Italy

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production declined sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Italy

After eight years of growth, overseas shipments of frozen fruits and vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Italy, together accounting for 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 the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fruits and vegetables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of frozen fruits and vegetables imported into Italy rose notably to X tons, surging by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Poland, Egypt, China, Austria and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest frozen fruits and vegetables suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Spain, China, Poland, Egypt, Austria and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, 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 frozen fruits and vegetables import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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