Italy: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Italy

The Italian vegetable and melon market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Italy

In value terms, vegetable and melon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables and melons in Italy was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, approx. X ha of vegetables and melons were harvested in Italy; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported into Italy expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Egypt, Denmark, Poland, Romania, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Poland, Egypt, Belgium, Denmark, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Denmark, 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

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by 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 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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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