Citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes showed considerable volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After a sharp decline to 9 786 t in 2019, the market rebounded to 14 535 t in 2020. This recovery was supported by a reported 22% sales growth in large-scale retail distribution, where historic sector companies leveraged guaranteed and certified Sicilian citrus fruit, boosting overall market availability.

Market volume continued to fluctuate, reaching 17 156 t in 2022 before surging to 27 402 t in 2023. This significant expansion coincided with European legislative proposals to update jam composition rules, aiming to reduce sugar and increase minimum fruit content, which likely prompted preparatory adjustments by producers. In 2024, volume fell sharply to 10 599 t, a period marked by the formal adoption of EU Directive 2024/1438. This new regulation mandates higher fruit content and introduces new labeling requirements, creating a transitional phase for the industry as it adapts to the changed standards.

Production citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Italy, the production value of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes reached 60 938 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a sharp increase of 58.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 38 405 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 84 829 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 54.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years, with import levels fluctuating by a factor of 2.2 between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Italy produced 15 574 tonnes of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes, reflecting a sharp improvement of 39.6% from the prior year. The minimum production was in 2019 at 11 157 tonnes, and the maximum was in 2018 at 24 233 tonnes. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 54.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 51.1%.

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

Exports citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 845 tonnes, showing a substantial decrease of 17.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 34.1%, with an average annual decline of 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany were the primary buyers of Italy's citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in terms of volume. The United Kingdom accounted for 24.1% of exports, the United States for 15.5%, and Germany for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 50.3% of total export volume.

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, K $ US

Italy's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 6 240 thousand US dollars, indicating a controlled contraction of 8.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.6%, equating to an average annual rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 870 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany were among the largest buyers of Italy's citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 18.9% of export value, the United States for 17.6%, and Germany for 13.5%. However, even combined, they represented just 50.0% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 806 tonnes, equivalent to a fall of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 63.3%, with an average annual decline of 28.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Italy's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in terms of volume were Germany, Slovenia, and Spain. Germany accounted for 29.3% of import volume, Slovenia for 20.9%, and Spain for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 64.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Italy's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 695 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid drop of 17.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 50.8%, with an average annual decline of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Spain were the principal sources for Italy's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in value terms. France accounted for 24.5% of import value, Germany for 22.3%, and Spain for 11.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.9% of total 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