Italy: Kiwi Fruit Market 2024

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Italy

The Italian kiwi fruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Italy

In value terms, kiwi fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Kiwi fruit production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit yield in Italy reached X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average kiwi fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of kiwi fruits were harvested in Italy; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the kiwi fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of kiwi fruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of kiwi fruit exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, the United States, the Netherlands, the UK, Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan (Chinese), Egypt and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, kiwi fruit export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of kiwi fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion 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. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Greece totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Greece ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking 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 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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