Italy: Dried Grapes Market Overview 2021

Dried Grapes Market Size in Italy

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Italian dried grapes market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs 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 stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from Italy

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of dried grapes increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of dried grapes exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Slovakia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried grapes exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Slovakia, France, Spain, Slovenia, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2020, the average dried grapes export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 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 2015 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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

Dried grapes imports into Italy declined to X tonnes in 2020, shrinking by -X% against 2019 figures. In general, imports showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, dried grapes imports declined remarkably to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest dried grapes supplier to Italy, with 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 amounted to -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 growth rate 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

In 2020, the average dried grapes import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping 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 was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, 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 AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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China (456K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of dried grapes consumption, comprising approx. 16% of total volume. Moreover, dried grapes consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (196K tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (189K tonnes), with a 6.6% share.

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 China (465K tonnes), the U.S. (261K tonnes) and Turkey (231K tonnes), with a combined 34% share of global production. These countries were followed by India, Iran, Indonesia, Russia, Japan, South Africa, Bangladesh, Argentina, Pakistan and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 29%.

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 largest markets for dried grapes exported from Italy were the UK ($658K), Belgium ($616K) and the Netherlands ($375K), together comprising 58% of total exports. Austria, Slovakia, France, Spain, Slovenia, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

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

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The average dried grapes export price stood at $2,227 per tonne in 2020, standing approx. at 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.