Italy: Kiwi Fruit Market 2024

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Italy

The Italian kiwi fruit market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Italy

In value terms, kiwi fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of kiwi fruits in Italy totaled X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The kiwi fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 2022, the harvested area of kiwi fruits in Italy shrank to X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the kiwi fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of kiwi fruits were exported from Italy; approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, exports showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a 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. France, the United States, the Netherlands, the UK, Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan (Chinese), Egypt and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruits exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable 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, kiwi fruit export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Italy

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of kiwi fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

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

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, 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 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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