Yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for yeasts and dead micro-organisms in Italy experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. Starting at 111.2 thousand tons in 2018, the market volume contracted to 96.0 thousand tons the following year. It recovered to 101.8 thousand tons in 2020 before easing slightly to 99.4 thousand tons in 2021.

After a further decline to 90.6 thousand tons in 2022, the market rebounded to 98.7 thousand tons in 2023 and then surged dramatically to 140.4 thousand tons in 2024. During 2022, official laboratories in Italy maintained research on pathogenic microorganisms, including yeasts, under updated food safety control and self-monitoring protocols, supporting product quality standards.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, reaching $374.5 million in 2024, which indicates a significant increase in both volume and overall market value compared to previous years.

Production yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, the production value of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders reached 258.0 million US dollars in 2020, showing a strong increase of 19.0% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 216.7 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 14.9% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Italy produced 133.8 thousand tons of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders, representing a 10.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 13.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest output was in 2018 at 134.0 thousand tons, with the largest increase of 13.9% recorded that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

Exports yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Exports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders from Italy grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 54,388 tons, marking a 22.5% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Greece, and Switzerland were the key export partners for Italy in terms of volume. France accounted for 29.5% of exports, Greece for 18.4%, and Switzerland for 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented 59.2% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's exports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders were valued at 116.2 million US dollars, up 24.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 4.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export structure in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. The United Kingdom accounted for 15.9% of export value, France for 15.3%, and Greece for 8.7%. Together, these three partners represented 39.9% of total flows, while many other countries made up the remaining 60.1%.

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

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

Imports yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After two years of contraction, imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders into Italy rebounded. In 2020, imports reached 22,407 tons, showing a robust increase of 15.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 19,337 tons, with the largest decline of 7.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's supplier base for yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders was broad. Czechia accounted for 18.2% of import volume, France for 14.7%, and China for 8.5%. Together, these three countries contributed only 41.4% of total imports, with many other nations holding smaller but notable shares.

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, M $ US

After two years of growth, imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders into Italy declined slightly. In 2020, import value totaled 67.4 million US dollars, down 0.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 67.9 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 7.6% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's import structure in value terms was quite broad. France accounted for 27.6% of import value, Denmark for 10.2%, and China for 8.0%. Together, these three partners represented only 45.9% 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