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Meat and Poultry Price in Italy - 2023

Meat and Poultry Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average meat and poultry import price amounted to $3,713 per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $3,984 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($4,912 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($2,599 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat and Poultry Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $4,071 per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Denmark ($5,719 per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($1,654 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 France (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat and Poultry Imports in Italy

In 2022, meat and poultry imports into Italy rose sharply to 1.5M tons, picking up by 5.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports skyrocketed to $5.6B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Meat and Poultry in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	1,025	920	988	1,089	2.0%
Netherlands	730	703	766	903	7.3%
Spain	614	584	575	784	8.5%
France	599	564	583	632	1.8%
Poland	493	403	450	542	3.2%
Denmark	268	250	335	367	11.0%
Belgium	164	135	157	219	10.1%
Austria	179	145	142	145	-6.8%
Others	943	792	802	916	-1.0%
Total	5,016	4,495	4,799	5,596	3.7%

Top Suppliers of Meat and Poultry to Italy in 2022:

Germany (377.0K tons)
Netherlands (249.5K tons)
Spain (237.7K tons)
France (144.7K tons)
Denmark (141.2K tons)
Poland (110.3K tons)
Belgium (65.0K tons)
Austria (44.2K tons)

Meat and Poultry Exports in Italy

In 2022, exports of meat and poultry from Italy dropped sharply to 337K tons, with a decrease of -17.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 410K tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports contracted to $1.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.4B, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Export of Meat and Poultry in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	276	255	298	269	-0.9%
France	127	107	137	154	6.6%
Greece	107	82.7	110	124	5.0%
Netherlands	68.2	72.5	103	120	20.7%
Spain	66.5	55.5	77.5	83.3	7.8%
Denmark	38.1	36.2	39.9	51.5	10.6%
Slovenia	34.1	27.7	39.5	44.5	9.3%
Croatia	19.6	20.9	31.8	43.0	29.9%
United Kingdom	46.2	35.4	41.6	33.8	-9.9%
Poland	18.3	19.4	31.5	27.9	15.1%
Romania	23.8	17.7	23.8	22.7	-1.6%
Bulgaria	21.0	18.1	20.6	20.3	-1.1%
Benin	18.4	16.1	20.1	16.4	-3.8%
Others	350	385	460	361	1.0%
Total	1,213	1,149	1,435	1,371	4.2%

Top Export Markets for Meat and Poultry from Italy in 2022:

Germany (52.2K tons)
Greece (29.8K tons)
France (29.3K tons)
Netherlands (28.0K tons)
Spain (21.7K tons)
Poland (11.6K tons)
Slovenia (11.2K tons)
Benin (9.9K tons)
Denmark (9.0K tons)
Romania (8.9K tons)
United Kingdom (8.7K tons)
Croatia (8.7K tons)
Bulgaria (7.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat and poultry 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 1108 - Meat of asses
FCL 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
FCL 1069 - Duck meat
FCL 1017 - Goat meat
FCL 1073 - Goose meat
FCL 1097 - Horse meat
FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
FCL 1035 - Pig meat
FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
FCL 1080 - Turkey meat

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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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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