Italy: Kiwi Fruit Market 2022

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Italy

The Italian kiwi fruit market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. Kiwi fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Italy

In value terms, kiwi fruit production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Kiwi fruit production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of kiwi fruit in Italy fell modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average kiwi fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 2021, approx. X ha of kiwi fruit were harvested in Italy; almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the kiwi fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, the amount of kiwi fruit exported from Italy reduced to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of kiwi fruit exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for kiwi fruit exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, kiwi fruit export price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Italy

For the third consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in overseas purchases of kiwi fruit, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of kiwi fruit imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Italy were Greece ($X), Belgium ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, 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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform