Italy: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Italy

The Italian cherry and sour cherry market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Italy

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Italy stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in Italy; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Switzerland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Croatia, Belgium, Romania, Austria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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