Fresh Apricot Prices & Trade in Italy — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Apricots, Apricot Juice Concentrate, Apricot Juice
HS Code
080910
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-21.
Fresh Apricot Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Italy
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Apricot in Italy (HS Code 080910)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,991,435 | 61,899,814 USD |
| 2023 | 27,287,389 | 56,937,700 USD |
| 2022 | 45,516,184 | 81,518,810 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Apricot Exports from Italy (HS Code 080910) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Apricot exports from Italy.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 15,653,200 | 29,433,268.181 USD |
| 2 | Austria | 5,296,920 | 11,368,710.642 USD |
| 3 | Croatia | 1,731,400 | 3,273,555.793 USD |
| 4 | Switzerland | 1,108,780 | 3,151,905.97 USD |
| 5 | Czechia | 2,078,610 | 2,803,153.245 USD |
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Fresh Apricot Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Italy: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Apricot in Italy (HS Code 080910)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,804,497 | 27,905,158 USD |
| 2023 | 20,030,444 | 28,687,145 USD |
| 2022 | 9,567,014 | 14,447,781 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Apricot to Italy (HS Code 080910) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Apricot to Italy.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 14,149,300 | 22,704,648.969 USD |
| 2 | Greece | 870,886 | 2,467,538.453 USD |
| 3 | France | 1,126,110 | 1,522,768.598 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 363,673 | 655,045.831 USD |
| 5 | Austria | 84,057 | 225,502.063 USD |
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Fresh Apricot Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Italy
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Historical Fresh Apricot Wholesale Supplier Prices in Italy (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Apricot wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Italy.
Fresh Apricot yearly average wholesale prices in Italy: 2021: 2.50 USD / kg, 2022: 1.89 USD / kg, 2023: 2.03 USD / kg, 2024: 2.39 USD / kg, 2025: 2.84 USD / kg, 2026: 2.50 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.50 USD / kg | 1.18 USD / kg | 4.82 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.89 USD / kg | 1.07 USD / kg | 4.82 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 2.03 USD / kg | 1.17 USD / kg | 4.82 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 2.39 USD / kg | 0.99 USD / kg | 4.85 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 2.84 USD / kg | 1.08 USD / kg | 5.01 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 2.50 USD / kg | 0.97 USD / kg | 4.48 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Apricot Wholesale Export Price Updates in Italy
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Fresh Apricot latest wholesale updates by date in Italy: 2026-08-01: 2.32 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 2.31 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 1.73 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 2.34 USD / kg, 2026-08-01: 1.75 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Alb******* ** ****************** ********** * ********* ****** *********** *** *********** ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ****** | 2.32 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Alb******* ** ****************** ********** * ********* ****** *********** *** *********** ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ****** | 2.31 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Alb******* ** ****************** ******** * ********* ****** *********** *** *********** ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ****** | 1.73 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Alb******* ** ****************** ******** * ********* ****** *********** *** *********** ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ****** | 2.34 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-08-01 | Alb******* ** ****************** ******** * ********* ****** *********** *** *********** ******* ** ****** ********* ************************* ******** ********* ********** ****** | 1.75 USD / kg | - |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh apricot is a strongly seasonal stone-fruit category in Italy, with production concentrated in a handful of high-output regions. CSO Italy highlights Emilia-Romagna, Campania, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicily as key production areas, and describes Italy as the leading European producer. The market is primarily domestic-market oriented, while Italy also ships seasonal volumes to nearby EU markets and imports meaningful volumes, with Spain and France noted by CSO Italy as major import origins. Supply is highly exposed to spring frost events and other weather shocks that can sharply reduce available volumes and tighten market supply.
Market RoleMajor producer and intra-EU exporter; domestic consumption market with seasonal imports
Domestic RoleSeasonal fresh fruit supply largely oriented to domestic consumption, supported by regional production clusters
SeasonalityStrongly seasonal summer fruit, with supply peaks driven by variety calendars and weather; frost and other spring weather events can materially shift available volumes.
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Kioto
- Portici
- Tsunami (EA5016)
- Pinkcot (Copty)
- Pricia
- Petra (BO 88617102)
- Faralia
- Lady Cot
- Farlis
- Mayacot
Physical Attributes
- Compliance with EU general marketing standard for fresh fruit and vegetables: fruit must be intact, sound, clean, and able to withstand handling/transport.
- UNECE apricot standard provides the common reference framework used in European trade for minimum quality, tolerances, and marking/packaging provisions.
Grades
- Quality class and tolerances are typically aligned to UNECE/EU marketing-standard frameworks for fresh produce (classing/tolerance approach rather than ingredient-style specifications).
Packaging
- Packaging/labels for fresh marketing in the EU must display required particulars (including origin) per EU marketing-standard rules; UNECE apricot standard provides product-specific guidance used in trade.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest in key regions (e.g., Emilia-Romagna, Campania, Basilicata) → packing/grading → cold-chain distribution to domestic wholesale/retail → seasonal shipments to nearby EU markets; imports flow into Italy from EU neighbors (notably Spain and France per CSO Italy).
Temperature
- Apricot postharvest guidance commonly targets near 0°C (around -0.5 to 0°C) with high relative humidity (~90–95%) to slow softening and decay.
Atmosphere Control
- Ethylene exposure accelerates apricot ripening (softening and color change), making ethylene management relevant in mixed-load or ripening-adjacent logistics.
Shelf Life
- Approximate cold storage life is typically limited (often on the order of 1–3 weeks under optimal temperature/RH conditions), making timing and cold-chain discipline critical.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Climate HighLate spring frosts can sharply reduce Italian fresh apricot availability and disrupt domestic and export programs; CSO Italy’s Europêch 2020 outlook explicitly highlighted frost impacts across major Italian production basins, illustrating the magnitude of this recurring supply shock risk.Diversify sourcing across Italy’s main regions (e.g., North vs South) and use pre-season risk planning (variety/region split, contingency volumes, flexible retail specs); incorporate frost/hail protection and weather-index monitoring in supplier qualification.
Phytosanitary MediumStone-fruit diseases and pests (including Sharka/Plum pox virus risk in Prunus) and other adversities noted by CSO Italy can reduce marketable yield and trigger stricter buyer and border scrutiny in sensitive destinations.Require documented orchard monitoring/IPM plans, maintain varietal and orchard health records, and align pre-shipment inspections and any additional declarations to destination requirements when exporting outside the EU.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFor non-EU origin apricots entering Italy/EU, missing/incorrect phytosanitary certification or non-conformity detected at plant-health checks can lead to delays, added costs, or rejection at the border.Implement a pre-alert document review (phytosanitary certificate + consignment match), confirm commodity eligibility/exemptions under EU rules, and use experienced customs/plant-health brokers at the point of entry.
Logistics MediumFresh apricots have limited postharvest life and are sensitive to temperature abuse and ethylene exposure; cold-chain breaks in domestic or intra-EU distribution can quickly translate into shrink, claims, or program failures.Set lane-specific temperature/RH SOPs, use calibrated data loggers for program shipments, avoid mixed loads with high-ethylene commodities unless managed, and align harvest maturity and transit time to the target shelf-life window.
Sustainability
- High exposure to climate volatility in key producing regions (late frosts, hail and other extremes) with knock-on effects on supply stability and price behavior.
- Integrated production (produzione integrata) and organic cultivation are used in Italy; pest-control substance choices are constrained by regional integrated production disciplinari and EU-level rules for organic.
Labor & Social
- Seasonal agricultural labor risk management (contracts, recruitment practices, worker safety) — Italy has specific enforcement focus on illegal labor intermediation and exploitation in agriculture (caporalato), creating compliance and reputational exposure for buyers if supply-chain labor controls are weak.
FAQ
Which Italian regions are highlighted as major fresh apricot production areas?CSO Italy highlights Emilia-Romagna, Campania, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicily as the key regions with the largest apricot supply in Italy.
What is the single biggest risk to Italian fresh apricot program reliability?Late spring frosts are a deal-breaker risk because they can sharply cut available volumes; CSO Italy’s Europêch 2020 outlook explicitly described major frost impacts across Italy’s main production basins.
What paperwork is typically required to import fresh apricots into Italy from non-EU countries?Under EU plant-health rules, non-EU plant products generally need a phytosanitary certificate unless exempted, and imports are subject to documentary, identity and plant-health inspections at the point of entry before release.
Which quality/marketing standards apply when selling fresh apricots in Italy/EU?Fresh apricots sold to consumers in Italy follow EU marketing-standard rules for fresh fruit and vegetables (including required labeling such as origin). Compliance can be demonstrated using applicable UNECE standards for apricots referenced by EU rules.
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