Italy: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Italy

The Italian pears and quinces market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Italy

In value terms, pears and quinces production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Italy contracted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 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 only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pears and quinces 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.

The pears and quinces harvested area in Italy shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of pears and quinces from Italy declined significantly to X tons, dropping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 Austria (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Italy

Pears and quinces imports into Italy contracted notably to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Chile, South Africa and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Argentina ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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