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Rye market in Italy

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In Italy, rye is cultivated primarily in regions such as South Tyrol and Friuli, remaining a minor cereal compared to more widespread grains. The market volume for rye showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023.

After a slight dip to 20 686 tons in 2019, the market recovered to 21 903 tons in 2020. It then surged by 62% to reach 35 429 tons in 2021, coinciding with a sharp rise in imports. This peak was followed by a decline over the next two years, with the market volume falling to 25 673 tons by 2023.

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 Italy
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 rye in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Italy's rye production reached its highest level at 12,880 tonnes, marking a significant 17.5% increase. However, production declined to 11,820 tonnes in 2020, representing an 8.2% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 10,960 tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	17.5%	(8.2%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Italy's rye output was $15.879 million, showing a modest decline of 7.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 16.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.9%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 16.1%, while 2019 saw the biggest increase at 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.1%)	7.8%	(7.8%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rye from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's rye exports have shown considerable volatility. In 2019, exports peaked at 2,934 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic 138.0% increase. However, they fell to 2,474 tonnes in 2020, down 15.7% from the previous year. The lowest point was in 2017, creating a 2.5-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	138.0%	(15.7%)	27.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Italy's rye exports in volume, accounting for 91.9% of total shipments, making it essentially the sole market.

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, K $ US

Italy's rye export values have experienced significant fluctuations. In 2019, exports reached their highest point at $3.923 million, marking a substantial 118.3% increase. They then declined to $3.324 million in 2020, down 15.3% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $1.797 million, resulting in a 2.2-fold gap between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.2%)	118.3%	(15.3%)	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany was overwhelmingly the main destination for Italy's rye exports in value terms, capturing 96.4% of total flows.

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 rye to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's rye imports saw a two-year decline before rebounding in 2020 to 12,557 tonnes, up 16.9% from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 10,741 tonnes, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 23.4%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.4%)	(11.1%)	16.9%	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria were the primary sources for Italy's rye imports in volume, together accounting for 87.9% of total flows, while other partners held much smaller shares.

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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Italy's rye imports was $2.824 million, down 21.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 24.5%, with an average annual decline of 9.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	8.3%	(21.3%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Austria consistently represented 80.1% of Italy's rye imports in value, indicating a highly concentrated market with numerous smaller suppliers making up the remainder.

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