Italy's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded 10 billion euros for the first time, with an 8% increase despite challenges like the Ukraine war and climate change. The country is the European leader in exports of canned tomatoes, grapes, kiwis, and shelled hazelnuts. Germany is the main market for Italian fruit and vegetables, followed by France and the UK. The US is the first non-EU market, with a record increase of 20%. Fresh vegetables and processed vegetables account for nearly half of the total exports, with a 27% increase in the export of fresh pumpkin in 2022.