Italy: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian vegetable product market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a strong increase. Vegetable product consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Vegetable Product Production in Italy

In value terms, vegetable product production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 81% against the previous year. Vegetable product production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetable products in Italy reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 3.2% against the previous year. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable product harvested area in Italy shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. The vegetable product harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetable products increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable product exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 86%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable product exports from Italy, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Sweden, Taiwan (Chinese), France, Vietnam, Tunisia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +209.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable product exported from Italy were Switzerland ($X), Spain ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +109.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Switzerland (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetable products decreased by -7.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 101%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 128%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable product imports to Italy, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +53.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable product suppliers to Italy were Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 80% of total imports. Algeria, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, France and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +63.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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