Italy: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in Italy

The Italian persimmon market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in Italy

In value terms, persimmon production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of persimmons in Italy amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The persimmon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of persimmons production in Italy dropped modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the persimmon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Italy

Persimmon exports from Italy soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. 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 expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovenia, Austria, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Italy were Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Lithuania, Denmark, Poland and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, persimmon export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of persimmons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main persimmon supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmons to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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