Italy: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Italy

The revenue of the vegetable market in Italy amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable market reached its maximum level of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Italy

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in Italy; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, vegetable production continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Italy vegetable production peaked of X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Vegetable output in Italy indicated a slight contraction, which was largely conditioned by a slight reduction of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average vegetable yield in Italy totaled X ton per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield attained its peak figure level of X ton per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Italy totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Italy vegetable harvested area peaked of X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Italy

In 2017, the amount of vegetables exported from Italy totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Italy exports peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Italy

In 2017, the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key exporters of vegetables in the world, creating X% of total export. It was followed by France (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together committing X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) took the mild share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India and Egypt, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Italy

In 2017, the vegetable export price in Italy amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for vegetables attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Canada ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Italy

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Italy; coming up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Italy imports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Italy

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of vegetables, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (-X%), the Netherlands (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Italy

In 2017, the vegetable import price in Italy amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for vegetables attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform