Italy: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Italy

The Italian green bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Italy

In value terms, green bean production shrank modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Italy declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green bean harvested area in Italy expanded sharply to X ha in 2023, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the green bean harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Italy

Green bean exports from Italy shrank to X tons in 2023, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2023, imports of green beans into Italy expanded modestly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports rose notably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform