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Mushrooms and truffles market in Southern Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Southern European mushroom and truffle market opened the period at 280.6 тыс. т in 2018, a year marked by the European Commission's push for mandatory origin certification to ensure transparency. Volume rose to 290.4 тыс. т in 2019, supported by new entrants like Portugal's Mycotrend, which established plantations for wild mushrooms and truffles. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered a drop to 277.4 тыс. т, as hospitality sector closures offset higher household consumption, while adverse weather and fungal diseases in Italy further constrained production.

Post-pandemic recovery saw the market reach 282.5 тыс. т in 2021, with investments from key players such as CUGA in Portugal expanding production capacity. Growth accelerated to 294.0 тыс. т in 2022, aided by agroforestry investments aimed at improving yields. By 2023, volume moderated to 287.9 тыс. т due to challenging climatic conditions that affected black truffle harvests in Spain, alongside ongoing regulatory measures like origin labeling in Italy.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production mushrooms and truffles in Southern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Europe's production of mushrooms and truffles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 261.2 thousand tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Southern Europe's exports of mushrooms and truffles rebounded in 2020. Shipments reached 21 665 tonnes, representing a significant 64.9% jump from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 34.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 13 135 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	(10.6%)	64.9%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Europe's mushroom and truffle exports were distributed across numerous countries. France accounted for 21.2% of the volume, Russia for 5.6%, and Morocco for 5.4%, together making up just 32.2% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After increasing for two years, the value of Southern Europe's mushroom and truffle exports fell in 2020. Export earnings totaled 146.1 million US dollars, down 4.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 3.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 153.7 million US dollars, while the strongest growth occurred in 2018 at 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	4.2%	(4.9%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Southern Europe's mushroom and truffle exports in value terms were spread across a broad range of partners. France held 20.7% of the value, the United States 10.1%, and Germany 8.5%, collectively accounting for 39.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Southern Europe imported 37 850 tonnes of mushrooms and truffles, a 13.6% drop from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.4%, averaging a 2.9% annual decline. The highest volume was in 2019 at 43 828 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	12.4%	(13.6%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Romania, and the Netherlands were the top sources for Southern Europe's mushroom and truffle imports by volume. Poland contributed 49.4%, Romania 7.7%, and the Netherlands 6.3%, together making up 63.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Southern Europe's mushroom and truffle imports by value declined in 2020. Import spending totaled 135.0 million US dollars, marking a sharp 20.8% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 4.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 170.5 million US dollars, which also saw the highest increase of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	13.6%	(20.8%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria—accounted for 50.4% of the total value of mushroom and truffle imports into Southern Europe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io