Italy: Dried Grapes Market Overview 2021

Dried Grapes Market Size in Italy

After two years of growth, the Italian dried grapes market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Dried grapes consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Dried Grapes Production in Italy

In value terms, dried grapes production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2020, overseas shipments of dried grapes were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of dried grapes exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Germany, France, Romania, Spain, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland and Malta, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried grapes exported from Italy were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Slovakia, France, Spain, Slovenia, Germany, Malta, Romania and Poland, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried grapes export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, dried grapes export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2015 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Slovakia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of dried grapes were imported into Italy; declining by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes imports contracted significantly to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest dried grapes supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dried grapes imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Chile (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (-X% per year) and Chile (-X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried grapes import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for Iran ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dried grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of dried grapes consumption in 2020 were Iran (137K tonnes), the U.S. (109K tonnes) and the UK (97K tonnes), with a combined 35% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of dried grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of dried grapes production in 2020 were Turkey (258K tonnes), Iran (195K tonnes) and the U.S. (174K tonnes), with a combined 62% share of global production. These countries were followed by Chile, Uzbekistan, South Africa and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading suppliers of dried grapes to Italy?

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In value terms, Turkey ($29M) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to Italy, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($2.3M), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 5% share.

What are the leading importers of dried grapes from Italy?

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In value terms, the UK ($658K), Belgium ($616K) and the Netherlands ($375K) constituted the largest markets for dried grapes exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Slovakia, France, Spain, Slovenia, Germany, Malta, Romania and Poland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What is the average export price for dried grapes in Italy?

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The average dried grapes export price stood at $2,576 per tonne in 2020, rising by 14% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dried grapes in Italy?

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In 2020, the average dried grapes import price amounted to $2,030 per tonne, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year.