Italy: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Overview 2020

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Italy

The revenue of the cauliflower and broccoli market in Italy amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, cauliflower and broccoli consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli market reached its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Italy

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, cauliflower and broccoli production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cauliflower and broccoli production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Italy totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, the cauliflower and broccoli yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of cauliflower and broccoli were harvested in Italy; standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2018, the exports of cauliflower and broccoli from Italy amounted to X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cauliflower and broccoli exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cauliflower and broccoli exports attained their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of cauliflower and broccoli exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tonnes), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Italy, comprising X% of total cauliflower and broccoli exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Switzerland (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the cauliflower and broccoli export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for cauliflower and broccoli attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for cauliflower and broccoli remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2018, the imports of cauliflower and broccoli into Italy amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cauliflower and broccoli imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cauliflower and broccoli imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cauliflower and broccoli imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland and the UK, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Spain experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the cauliflower and broccoli import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for cauliflower and broccoli attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform