Key Market Indicators
Italian fruit consumption is projected to decline, reaching approximately 15.8 million metric tons by 2028, down from 16.2 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an annual decrease of 0.3% over the next five years. Historical data shows that since 1996, Italian demand for fruits has been declining at an average rate of 1.1% per year. Similarly, fruit production in Italy is also expected to decrease, with forecasts indicating a drop to around 16.8 million metric tons by 2028 from 17.1 million metric tons in 2023. This translates to an annual decline of 0.3% in production. Since 1966, Italy's fruit supply has been shrinking by an average of 0.8% each year. In the global ranking of fruit production for 2023, Italy stands at ninth place. The Philippines ranks just ahead of Italy with 17.1 million metric tons. Meanwhile, India, Brazil, and Mexico hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
