Over the period from 2013 to 2023, the import of frozen fruits and nuts to Italy shows a generally upward trend with some fluctuations. In 2023, the volume stood at 59.332 million kilograms. Year-on-year variations observed significant changes, with key points in 2014 (6.65%), 2017 (13.62%), and 2021 (21.23%), while experiencing drops in 2020 (-14.85%) and 2022 (-3.37%). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years leading up to 2023 was 0.97%. Looking forward, the forecasted trend from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase, with expected annual growth averaging 1.41%, totaling a 7.25% increase by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
• Potential fluctuations in the global supply chain affecting availability and costs.
• Influence of changing consumer preferences towards healthier and natural foods.
• Impact of trade policies and import tariffs.
• Advances in freezing technology extending the storage and shelf-life of frozen fruits and nuts.
