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Pastry market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian pastry market expanded from 10.1 billion USD in 2019 to 11.1 billion USD in 2020. This growth was driven by rising consumer interest in artisanal summer pastry and the expansion of free-from segments, including gluten-free and lactose-free products. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated demand for take-away and digital delivery solutions, which sustained market volume despite broader restrictions.

Market size contracted to 8.8 billion USD in 2022, pressured by increased costs of raw materials, transportation, and logistics linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This cost inflation affected production and consumption. The market then rebounded to 11.8 billion USD in 2023 before easing to 10.0 billion USD in 2024.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2020, 2022-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 pastry in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, pastry production was valued at 12,341 million US dollars in 2020, marking an 8.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	8.9%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy ranked as the world's third-largest producer of pastry.

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market performance for pastry in Italy showed significant fluctuations during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 238,000 tonnes, with the largest decline of 92.4% occurring that year. In 2019, production surged by 1,198.8%, leading to a peak in 2020 of 3,959,000 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 28.3% increase compared to 2019. The overall amplitude between the peak and trough was 17-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.4%)	1 198.8%	28.3%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pastry from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Pastry exports from Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 469,900 tonnes, showing a 1.0% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 20%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	12.6%	1.0%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's pastry exports in kind were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. France accounted for 17.3% of exports, Germany for 16.8%, and the United Kingdom for 8.7%, with these three countries together making up only 42.9% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Pastry exports from Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1,860 million US dollars, indicating a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	8.5%	1.2%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Italy's pastry exports in value terms was diverse. France represented 17.1% of exports, Germany 16.5%, and the United States 8.9%, with these three countries together accounting for only 42.5% of total flows. The remaining 57.5% was distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pastry to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, Italy's volume of pastry imports declined. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 243,300 tonnes, with the largest increase of 3.4% occurring in 2018. In 2020, imports stood at 231,400 tonnes, representing a moderate 4.9% decline year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	2.5%	(4.9%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium formed the main cluster of markets for Italy's pastry imports in kind. Germany accounted for 37.0% of imports, France for 16.3%, and Belgium for 11.2%, with a combined share of 64.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's volume of pastry imports declined for the second consecutive year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 655 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 7.1% that year. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 5.0%. In 2020, Italy imported 604 million US dollars of pastry, constituting a small loss of 3.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	(5.0%)	(3.0%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Italy's pastry imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.4% of imports, France for 18.8%, and Belgium for 12.6%, with a combined share of 64.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io