Italy: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Italy

The Italian citrus fruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Italy

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Italy declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. 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 citrus fruits were harvested in Italy; approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of citrus fruits from Italy dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into Italy rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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