Italy: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Italy

The Italian root and tuber market reached $X in 2022, growing 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 being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Root And Tuber Production in Italy

In value terms, root and tuber production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Italy expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber 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, the root and tuber harvested area in Italy reached X ha, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value 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 Greece (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Italy

Root and tuber imports into Italy stood at X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark, Egypt and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest root and tuber suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Denmark and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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