Italian fresh produce exports increase first nine months 2005

Rome – According to the Italian CSO (Center for fresh produce services), the veg and fruit exports have shown signs of increase in the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period of 2004 (see table). Among the fresh products, the fruit exports show a +18% increase, mainly to Germany, which is the most important market for the Italian fresh produce, with a 40% market share.

A 85% of the exported apples, grapes, peaches, kiwi and pears are sold on the German market together with a 60% carrots, cabbages and onions. Italy has increased citrus exports to Germany with +14% in 2005, with a +16% increase of value, while the veg exports are decreased by –10% in quantity and –15% in value. The most exported fruit were peaches (+8%), while carrots were the least exported (-8%).

Italian exports increase

Publication date: 14 Feb 2006
Author: Rossella Gigli
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