Homogenised composite food preparations market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for homogenised composite food preparations in Italy expanded significantly between 2018 and 2024, with volume growing from 44 800 t to 90 961 t. This growth was uneven, with a notable surge in 2024 when volume jumped by 42% to 90 961 t. The increase in 2024 was driven by a renewed sectoral agreement in March that specifically included homogenised preparations, encouraging production, and by growing consumer demand for food products with health and sustainability characteristics.

In value terms, the market peaked at 343.9 млн $ in 2021 before declining to 260.8 млн $ in 2023. The recovery in volume in 2024 was accompanied by a 6% increase in value to 276.6 млн $, indicating changes in product mix or pricing dynamics alongside the volume expansion.

Production homogenised composite food preparations in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of homogenised composite food preparations increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 260.8 million US dollars, representing a 16.9% year-over-year increase. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall production decreased by 12.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 222.2 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 25.1% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The highest volume was registered in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2018, representing a six-fold difference between peak and trough. In 2020, Italy produced 52.5 thousand tonnes of homogenised composite food preparations, marking a 27.9% improvement compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 31.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 83.4% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 29.3%.

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

Exports homogenised composite food preparations from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Italy's exports of homogenised composite food preparations increased in volume. In 2020, exports reached 2 050 tonnes, showing an 8.1% gain from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 6.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 896 tonnes, with the largest decline of 0.8% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Russia, and Canada were the primary buyers of Italy's homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.5% of exports, Russia for 14.7%, and Canada for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 54.2% of Italy's total exports in kind.

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 homogenised composite food preparations amounted to 10 959 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 007 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was reached in 2018 at 11 124 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 10.0% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 10.6% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms were distributed across numerous countries. Germany accounted for 26.6% of exports, China for 11.0%, and Russia for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 47.7% 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 homogenised composite food preparations to Italy

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed considerable volatility during the observed period. Import volumes reached their peak in 2019 and dropped to their lowest point in 2017, showing a 7.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy's imports of homogenised composite food preparations stood at 2 800 tonnes, down by 82.7% year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 185 tonnes, with the largest increase of 593.3% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Czechia formed the main cluster of markets for Italy's imports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 53.6% of imports, Germany for 15.5%, and Czechia for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 77.5% 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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy's imports of homogenised composite food preparations amounted to 16 442 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp decrease of 64.6% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 46 460 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 263.6% occurring in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Poland, Germany, and France—dominated Italy's imports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 77.1% 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