Extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for extracts and juices of meat and aquatic invertebrates in Italy experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 90.3 million USD in 2018, the market size fell to 53.8 million USD by 2023, before rebounding sharply to 78.3 million USD in 2024. The 45.5% growth in 2024 coincided with major industry players joining the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability, a project that enhanced supply chain transparency and consumer trust. Simultaneously, growing market segmentation, with specialized counters for local, processed, and frozen products, catered to evolving consumer preferences and helped expand market access.

Earlier in the period, the market contraction to 71.1 million USD in 2020 occurred alongside rising consumer awareness about overfishing and marine ecosystem protection, which spurred demand for responsibly sourced products. Advances in processing techniques, such as marinating and salting, also gained prominence, influencing production methods and product offerings. These trends signaled a shift towards more sustainable and differentiated products within the Italian market, setting a foundation for future developments.

Production extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 93.2 million US dollars, marking a 6.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy held the top position globally in the production of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates.

Top producers of extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates, 2017-2020

World map of production of extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates, 2017-2020

In 2020, Italy produced 18,153 tonnes of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates, a 34.6% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 45.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.3%. The only increase during this time was in 2019, at 3.9%.

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

Exports extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's export volumes of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates declined. In 2020, exports totaled 13,469 tonnes, down 0.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 21.3%, averaging a 6.7% annual increase. The peak was in 2019 at 13,585 tonnes, with the largest jump in 2018 at 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Italy's exports of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates were Germany, accounting for 44.0% of exports, France at 15.8%, and the Netherlands at 6.2%. Together, these three countries made up 65.9% of total 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, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's exports of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates reached 25,516 thousand US dollars, a slight increase of 0.8% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 11.9%, with an average annual rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 25,936 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 13.7%, while 2019 experienced the biggest decline at 2.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany was the leading buyer of Italy's extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates in value terms, with a 41.6% share, followed by France at 14.3% and the Netherlands at 5.2%. Combined, these countries represented 61.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports extracts and juices of meat, fish and aquatic invertebrates to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates showed significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to 753 tonnes, a 31.5% decrease from 2019. The lowest point was in 2018 at 606 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 1,099 tonnes, representing a 1.8-fold difference. The largest surge occurred in 2019 with an 81.4% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the primary supplier of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates to Italy, making up 33.8% of imports in volume. France contributed 22.7%, and Belgium 19.7%, with these three countries accounting for 76.1% 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

In 2020, Italy's imports of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates were valued at 3,479 thousand US dollars, down 18.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 41.5%, averaging a 16.4% annual decline. The sharpest drop was in 2018 at 34.4%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 9.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium led as the key supplier of extracts and juices from meat, fish, and aquatic invertebrates to Italy in value terms, with a 29.7% share. France followed at 25.5%, and Spain at 23.6%, together comprising 78.7% of total import value.

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

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