Italy: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Italy

The Italian fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 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 in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Italy

In value terms, fruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Italy totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit yield peaked 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Italy; approximately equating the previous year's figure. 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 attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Italy

Fruit exports from Italy contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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% against the previous year. 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 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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, the Netherlands, France, South Africa, Greece, Argentina, Belgium, Germany and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Colombia, Ecuador, France, South Africa, Belgium, Greece, Germany, Argentina and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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 fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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