Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Italy showed initial stability in volume from 2018 to 2020, with a minor peak of 333.5 thousand tons in 2019. The entry into force of a ministerial decree in October 2018, which regulated food labeling practices, indirectly raised transparency standards across the fresh produce sector.

From 2021 to 2023, market volume contracted consistently, falling from 323.2 thousand tons to 296.4 thousand tons. This decline occurred alongside a notable increase in market value, which reached 720.7 million dollars in 2023, indicating a shift toward higher-value segments. By 2024, regulatory updates included strengthened EU quality rules and new food labeling guidelines, while climate change and energy costs increased production expenses, further shaping the market environment.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy held the 15th position globally in the production of capsicum and pimenta fruits.

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Italy's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 247.6 thousand tonnes, marking a 0.8% decrease from the previous year. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 4.3% reduction, while the peak was in 2018 at 260.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the biggest increase of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of capsicum and pimenta fruits in Italy was valued at 509.0 million US dollars, up 11.2% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.9%, averaging an annualized rate of 4.4%. The most significant decline was in 2019, with a 3.9% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 14 010 tonnes of capsicum and pimenta fruits, showing a controlled decrease of 8.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 11.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Italy's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in volume terms were Austria, with 20.3% of the total, the Netherlands at 17.9%, and Slovenia with 15.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.9% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 28.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 3.0% gain compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 27.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017–2020 period, Austria led the export structure in value terms with a 28.0% share, followed by Slovenia at 13.2% and the Netherlands with 10.7%. These three countries collectively represented 52.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume terms declined. In 2020, the country imported 99 127 tonnes, down 2.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 27.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 8.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 99 127 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017–2020, Spain dominated Italy's import structure for capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume terms, holding a 71.4% share of total flows, while other markets had relatively smaller contributions.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 139.3 million US dollars, up 3.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 28.8%, with an annualized rate of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the core of Italy's import structure in value terms, accounting for 68.2% of the total, followed by the Netherlands at 11.2% and France with 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 89.1% of all import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020