Italy: Tomato Ketchup Market 2024

Tomato Ketchup Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian tomato ketchup market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Ketchup Production in Italy

In value terms, tomato ketchup production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Tomato ketchup production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces were exported from Italy; almost unchanged from the year before. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. 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 peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato ketchup exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato ketchup exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for tomato ketchup exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, the UK, Poland, Australia, Austria, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Israel and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato ketchup export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, 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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Ketchup Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato ketchup imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato ketchup imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato ketchup suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average tomato ketchup import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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