Italy: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Italy

The Italian blueberry and cranberry market expanded to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Italy

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production expanded markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2011 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Italy amounted to X tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average blueberry and cranberry yield reached the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Italy reached X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of blueberries and cranberries were exported from Italy; with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports expanded sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Italy were the UK ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2011 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Lithuania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2020, the amount of blueberries and cranberries imported into Italy totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Austria ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) and Spain ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform