Italy: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Italy

The Italian grape market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Production in Italy

In value terms, grape production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapes in Italy stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average grape yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the grape harvested area in Italy was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 3.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of grapes exported from Italy shrank modestly to X tons, dropping by -3.7% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of grape exports from Italy, together accounting for 60% of total exports. Spain, Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Denmark and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Italy, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-0.2% per year) and Poland (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of grapes into Italy contracted modestly to X tons, declining by -2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Italy, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-3.9% per year) and Egypt (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Italy, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.5% per year) and Egypt (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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