Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

After reaching 474.9 million US dollars in 2018, the Italian market for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts contracted over the next two years, falling to 186.6 million in 2020. A recovery began in 2021, when market size grew to 220.7 million, driven by consumer preference for high-quality and sustainable products. This momentum strengthened in 2022, with the market surging to 334.1 million, supported by a 10% increase in domestic consumption and a 6% rise in exports. The growth was fueled by the EU-cofinanced promotion of Italian legumes and the 'Fatti Sotto' communication campaign, which raised awareness of preserved products.

In 2023, the market experienced a modest correction to 313.7 million, even as industry leader Conserve Italia reported a 5% revenue increase from innovations in its product ranges. The recovery resumed in 2024, with market size climbing to 365.7 million, propelled by the robust expansion of the organic segment—where sales grew by 5.7%—and by successful export expansion to markets such as Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the Far East. Ongoing promotional activities, including the 'Fatti Sotto' campaign, continued to support consumption.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 205.7 million US dollars, marking a 36.0% drop compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 50.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 20.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 498.6 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring that year at 20.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 66.7 thousand tonnes were produced, showing a 26.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 70%, with a compound annual growth rate of -33.0%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 13 108 tonnes, reflecting a 15.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 558 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts were widely distributed across partner countries. Germany accounted for 18.9% of exports in kind, France for 16.6%, and Switzerland for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 45.1% 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

After two years of improvement, Italy's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined. In 2020, export value totaled 44 479 thousand US dollars, which is 13.0% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 3.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 51 150 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the largest buyers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 20.5% of exports, France for 17.4%, and the United Kingdom for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 47.8% of total export value, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After two years of improvement, Italy's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined. In 2020, imports came to 17 558 tonnes, amounting to a 12.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 102 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Turkey, and Spain played leading roles in Italy's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in kind. Germany accounted for 35.5% of imports, Turkey for 22.3%, and Spain for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 70.8% 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

After two years of advance, Italy's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined. In 2020, imports came to 25 336 thousand US dollars, representing a 4.1% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 26 413 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Spain headed the ranking of suppliers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.7% of imports, Turkey for 20.7%, and Spain for 16.8%. Their combined share reached 64.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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