Italy: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Italy

The Italian root and tuber market reached $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Root And Tuber Production in Italy

In value terms, root and tuber production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Italy reached X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber 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, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Italy; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with an X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of roots and tubers into Italy was estimated at X tons, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, Egypt, Romania and Spain 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 Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest root and tuber suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Denmark, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, 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 root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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