Italy: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Italy

The Italian mushroom and truffle market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Italy

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +4.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Italy totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of mushrooms and truffles production in Italy was estimated at less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, mushroom and truffle exports from Italy declined remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -59.1% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Malta (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from Italy, with a combined 54% share 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 Croatia (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushrooms and truffles exports from Italy, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-9.8% per year) and Germany (-16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -53.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Greece (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of mushrooms and truffles were imported into Italy; which is down by -36.2% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 77%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle supplier to Italy, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-3.6% per year) and Romania (-14.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Italy, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (-11.9% per year) and Spain (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -61.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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