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1 Market Overview
1.1 Definition and scope of the study
Contrary to popular belief, the mushroom is not a plant and is its own biological kingdom. The mushroom we know is the visible part of a much more complex organism growing underground. There are nearly a million species, which can be classified into different families:
- Edible
- Poisonous
- Hallucinogens
In the food context, edible mushrooms are valued for their unique taste and nutritional benefitsThe most common varieties include champignons, porcini and shiitake, each with unique taste and texture characteristics. Nutritionally, mushrooms are a valuable source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants and can contribute to health benefits such as strengthening the immune system. In the kitchen, mushrooms are valued for their versatility and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
In 2023 the global mushroom market reached a global value of 61.33 billion dollars. Between 2023 and 2028 sustained growth of the industry is expected with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5 percent, under which the global mushroom market could reach a total value of 95.23 billion dollars. Between 2017 and 2022, annual global mushroom production grew by 21.4%, from 39.81 million tons in 2017 to 48.34 million tons in 2022. In 2022, China contributed 94% of the global mushroom and truffle production, with a total production of 45.43 million tons out of 48.34 million tons total.
As for the European Union, between 2017 and 2022, mushroom production appears to have declined. During the period analyzed, total production decreased from 115,600 tons to 109,800 tons, marking a contraction of 5.0 percent. However, while between 2017 and 2021 there is a growth in production, amounting to 8.8%, between 2021 and 2022 production drops by 12.7%.
1.2 The global market
In ****, the global mushroom market reached a global value of $**.** billion. Between **** and ****, the industry is expected to grow sustainedly with a compound annual growth rate (***) of *.* percent, under which the global mushroom market could reach a total value of $**.** billion.
Mushroom Market World, ****-****, in billions of dollars TheBusinessResearchCompany
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1.3 The Italian market
As for Italy, between ***** and **** the total volume of harvested mushroom production declined by *.*%, from **** tons to **** tons. The decline appears to be constant throughout the three-year period and concentrated mainly between **** and **** (***).
Mushroom harvesting production Italy, ****-****, in thousands of quintals Istat
With regard to the value of sold production ...
1.4 Import and Export Analysis
For the analysis of trade flows out of and into Italy, all product types related to fresh, dried and packaged mushrooms are analyzed.
Italy is positioned in the global landscape as a net importer of mushrooms: as shown by the trend in the export coverage index, determined by the ratio of ...
1.5 The consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
The outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in February **** has led to, among other things, a general increase in the price index. The agribusiness sector is particularly affected by the effects generated by the conflict. Between January **** and January ****, the consumer price index for roots, bulbs, mushrooms, and other vegetables increased by ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 Overview of demand
In order to analyze the demand for mushrooms in Italy, apparent consumption, determined by: production + import - export, is analyzed.
Between **** and ****, apparent consumption of mushrooms in Italy appears to be growing. During the period analyzed, the volume of apparent consumption increased from **,*** tons to **,*** tons, marking a growth of *.*%. The ...
2.2 Geographical distribution of demand
In order to visualize the geographical distribution of demand, two maps were created son the geographical distribution of average monthly household spending on mushroom purchases and the geographical distribution of the Google Trends interest index.
Regarding the first aspect, in **** the North of the country has the highest expenditure on the ...
2.3 Alternative uses of mushrooms: mycotherapy or fungal therapy
Fungal therapy is a form of alternative medicine derived from traditional Chinese medicine and is based on the use of certain types of fungi to treat and prevent disease Fungal therapy is also used in other traditional Eastern medicines such as Ayurveda. The mushroom kingdom-or fungi, if you will-includes many genera, ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Geographical distribution of production
The map below shows the geographical distribution of mushroom production in Italy in ****. As shown, the Northeast of the country alone collects almost */* of the total national production (***). This is followed by the Center and the South with production shares of **.*% and **.*% of the total, respectively. Finally, the Islands and the ...
3.2 The main manufacturers
A list of major mushroom producers in Italy is offered below:
Consorzio Funghi di Treviso: founded in ****, it represents the leading production hub for cultivated mushrooms in Italy. it consists of a set of ** different farms located in the provinces of Treviso, Padua and Belluno. This consortium, recognized by the European ...
3.3 Production methods
The types of mushrooms that can be cultivated are diverse, and not all species of mushrooms are suitable for cultivation. To understand which mushrooms can be cultivated, we need to introduce two main categories of mushrooms: saprophytic mushrooms and symbiont mushrooms. It is much easier to cultivate saprophytic mushrooms because they ...
4 Supply analysis
4.1 Mushroom species
There are hundreds of thousands of mushroom species worldwide, however, as mentioned several times in this study, very few of them are currently cultivated. The cultivated and most valued varieties turn out to be (***)
Champignon or prataiolo (***), also called Portobello, characterized by its hazelnut-colored cap, is the most suitable for risottos, ...
4.2 Price Analysis
In order to analyze the prices related to the mushroom market in Italy, the trends of the producer price index for mushrooms between **** and **** and that of wholesale prices for some product types in major Italian cities are analyzed.
Regarding the first aspect, between **** and **** the producer price index for mushrooms ...
4.3 New supply trends:
Recent innovations in protein production from fungi are significant. Mushrooms, particularly mycelium, are being explored as a sustainable and efficient source of protein. This has led to the development of various food products that use fungal protein as a meat substitute, offering a texture and taste similar to traditional meat, but ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Regulation
The mushroom market, as with all other agribusiness products, is regulated by both national and European laws. The legislative systems are aimed at ensuring the quality, origin and safety of the products put on the market. As far as the mushroom market is concerned, the main legislative aspects are:
Law No. ...
5.2 Collection
Regulations on mushroom picking vary from region to region, in fact depending on the region you may need to have a special permit to pick and there may be limits on the amount of mushrooms that can be picked per day.
At the national level, however, there are laws to comply ...
6 Positioning of actors
6.1 Segmentation
- Consorzio Funghi di Treviso
- Fungamico
- Funghidea
- Società Agricola Porretta s.r.l
- Fungo Puglia s.c.a.r.l
- Micotec s.r.l
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- Mushroom market
- Mushroom and truffle production
- Mushroom and truffle production, breakdown by country
- Mushroom and truffle production
- Mushroom harvesting production
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