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Italy: Yams Market 2024

Yams Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian yams market increased by 24% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Yams Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of yams were exported from Italy; jumping by 65% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, yams exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for yams exports from Italy, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, yams exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-3.8% per year) and Belgium (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for yams exports from Italy, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-3.4% per year) and Belgium (+27.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average yams export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Malta (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yams Imports

Imports into Italy

Yams imports into Italy skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 62% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +126.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, yams imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +98.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of yams to Italy, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, yams imports from Ghana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ghana stood at +25.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+15.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-18.8% per year).

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yams to Italy, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ghana totaled +29.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.1% per year) and Spain (+21.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average yams import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ghana ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for yams in the world?

Nigeria remains the largest yams consuming country worldwide, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, yams consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of yams in the world?

Nigeria remains the largest yams producing country worldwide, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, yams production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, sixfold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of yams to Italy?

In value terms, Ghana constituted the largest supplier of yams to Italy, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 16% share.

What are the leading importers of yams from Italy?

In value terms, France remains the key foreign market for yams exports from Italy, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for yams in Italy?

In 2020, the average yams export price amounted to $1,274 per ton, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for yams in Italy?

In 2020, the average yams import price amounted to $1,221 per ton, declining by -5.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yams market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 137 - Yams

Country coverage:

Italy

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023