Italy: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian grapefruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Italy

In value terms, grapefruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapefruits in Italy declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grapefruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 grapefruits were harvested in Italy; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grapefruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapefruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Austria, Latvia, Malta, Spain, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Croatia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Austria, Germany, Malta, Switzerland, Latvia, Hungary, Greece, Romania, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of grapefruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Spain, China, Germany and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), South Africa ($X) and Cyprus ($X) constituted the largest grapefruit suppliers to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Turkey, Germany, China and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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