Italy: Dried Mushroom Market 2022

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Italy

The Italian dried mushroom market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of dried mushrooms and truffles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase 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. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dried mushroom exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dried mushroom exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried mushroom exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Italy

Dried mushroom imports into Italy rose rapidly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of X% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest dried mushroom supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dried mushroom imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fivefold. Croatia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Croatia (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushroom to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dried mushroom import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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