Italy: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Italy

The Italian fruit and berry market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Italy

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Italy was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield saw mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area in Italy totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Italy

Fruit and berry exports from Italy contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing 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 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. Ecuador, the Netherlands, France, South Africa, Greece, Argentina, Germany, Belgium and Chile 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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