Italy: Avocado Market 2022

Avocado Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of avocados were exported from Italy; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, exports saw strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Croatia (X tonnes) and Malta (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Greece, Slovenia, Germany, Spain, Latvia, Austria, Romania and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Latvia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Italy were France ($X), Croatia ($X) and Malta ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Latvia, Greece, Germany, Slovenia, Romania, Switzerland, Spain and Austria, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of avocados were imported into Italy; with an increase of X% compared with 2019. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Israel, Peru and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Mexico (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Israel, Peru and Mexico, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Spain ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne), while the price for Peru ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform