Italy: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Italy

The Italian vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Italy

In value terms, vegetable production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Italy declined slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Italy amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Italy expanded rapidly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Poland, Romania, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable suppliers to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Poland, Egypt, Belgium, Denmark, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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