Italy: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Italy

The Italian green peas market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Italy

In value terms, green peas production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of peas (green) in Italy dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average green peas 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 green peas harvested area in Italy reached X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Italy

Green peas exports from Italy dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -19.8% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, green peas exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), France (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of green peas exports from Italy, together accounting for 65% 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for green peas exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 62% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +28.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Italy

Green peas imports into Italy soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 180% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to Italy, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green peas suppliers to Italy were the Czech Republic ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, France and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +29.4%, 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 green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -31.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 144% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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