Italy: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Italy

The Italian green bean market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Italy

In value terms, green bean production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Italy totaled X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The green bean yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the green bean harvested area in Italy declined to X ha, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the green bean harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported from Italy; which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Italy

Green bean imports into Italy reduced to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform