Italy: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Italy

The Italian paddy rice market reached $X in 2021, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Paddy Rice Production in Italy

In value terms, paddy rice production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

The average yield of paddy rice in Italy totaled X tons per ha in 2021, approximately equating 2020. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average paddy rice yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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.

The paddy rice harvested area in Italy declined slightly to X ha in 2021, which is down by -1.6% against 2020. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to paddy rice production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, the amount of paddy rice exported from Italy contracted significantly to X tons, waning by -29.3% on 2020. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 51%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, paddy rice exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Italy, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, paddy rice exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), twofold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (-3.5% per year) and Morocco (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for paddy rice exported from Italy were Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +4.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Italy

Paddy rice imports into Italy soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 149% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 299%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paddy rice imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Guyana (X tons) constituted the largest paddy rice supplier to Italy, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, paddy rice imports from Guyana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), eightfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Guyana amounted to -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+53.3% per year) and France (-20.1% per year).

In value terms, Guyana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paddy rice to Italy, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Guyana amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+64.8% per year) and France (-15.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paddy rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -31.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Guyana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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