Italy: Roasted Malt Market 2024

Roasted Malt Market Size in Italy

The Italian roasted malt market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Roasted malt consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roasted Malt Production in Italy

In value terms, roasted malt production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Roasted malt production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Malt Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of roasted malt were exported from Italy; shrinking by -42.7% compared with the year before. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted malt exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for roasted malt exports from Italy, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, roasted malt exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), fourfold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+31.6% per year) and Slovenia (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for roasted malt exports from Italy, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+85.9% per year) and Croatia (+23.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average roasted malt export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 36%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Sweden (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Malt Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of roasted malt were imported into Italy; remaining stable against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, roasted malt imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of roasted malt to Italy, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, roasted malt imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.0% per year) and Poland (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted malt to Italy, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+10.5% per year) and Poland (+11.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted malt import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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