Cauliflower and broccoli production in Italy
In 2024 Italy produced 366,800 t of cauliflower and broccoli, the 8th largest in the world (1.37% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.4%. The record was 755,600 t in 1969. Area harvested: 15,040 ha, yield 24.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 366,800 t
- World rank
- 8 of 95
- 10-year change
- −9.4%
- Record
- 755,600 t
- 1969
Cauliflower and broccoli in Italy, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 1.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 24.4
- world 18.8 (+30%)
- kg per person
- 6.18
- world 3.29
- 10-year change
- −9.4%
- world +9.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bangladesh | 429,670 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Turkey | 393,214 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Italy | 366,800 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Pakistan | 324,820 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Algeria | 282,414 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of cauliflower and broccoli
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 366,800 | +3.3% | 15,040 | 24.39 |
| 2023 | 355,200 | +0.9% | 14,720 | 24.13 |
| 2022 | 352,070 | −2.1% | 14,730 | 23.90 |
| 2021 | 359,730 | −1.5% | 15,130 | 23.78 |
| 2020 | 365,360 | −0.8% | 15,510 | 23.56 |
| 2019 | 368,150 | +0.0% | 15,670 | 23.49 |
| 2018 | 368,120 | −0.9% | 15,860 | 23.21 |
| 2017 | 371,568 | −4.3% | 15,956 | 23.29 |
| 2016 | 388,280 | +0.6% | 16,259 | 23.88 |
| 2015 | 385,972 | −4.7% | 15,624 | 24.70 |
| 2014 | 405,053 | +6.1% | 16,377 | 24.73 |
| 2013 | 381,634 | −7.8% | 15,657 | 24.37 |
| 2012 | 414,142 | −1.6% | 17,098 | 24.22 |
| 2011 | 420,989 | −1.5% | 17,637 | 23.87 |
| 2010 | 427,407 | +8.0% | 17,867 | 23.92 |
| 2009 | 395,637 | −5.0% | 17,320 | 22.84 |
| 2008 | 416,300 | +1.4% | 20,647 | 20.16 |
| 2007 | 410,571 | +1.8% | 18,352 | 22.37 |
| 2006 | 403,129 | −6.4% | 18,093 | 22.28 |
| 2005 | 430,669 | +4.1% | 18,150 | 23.73 |
| 2004 | 413,682 | −15% | 17,946 | 23.05 |
| 2003 | 484,854 | +7.2% | 24,035 | 20.17 |
| 2002 | 452,200 | −2.0% | 24,229 | 18.66 |
| 2001 | 461,600 | −11% | 23,887 | 19.32 |
| 2000 | 518,030 | +2.6% | 24,827 | 20.87 |
| 1999 | 504,741 | −4.0% | 26,038 | 19.38 |
| 1998 | 525,974 | +6.5% | 25,154 | 20.91 |
| 1997 | 493,897 | +3.8% | 26,390 | 18.72 |
| 1996 | 475,692 | +1.0% | 25,359 | 18.76 |
| 1995 | 470,866 | −1.2% | 23,991 | 19.63 |
| 1994 | 476,490 | +7.1% | 23,943 | 19.90 |
| 1993 | 444,975 | −7.6% | 22,098 | 20.14 |
| 1992 | 481,631 | +3.7% | 23,220 | 20.74 |
| 1991 | 464,600 | +24% | 22,663 | 20.50 |
| 1990 | 375,000 | −9.1% | 19,405 | 19.32 |
| 1989 | 412,600 | −10% | 20,236 | 20.39 |
| 1988 | 459,500 | +7.0% | 22,506 | 20.42 |
| 1987 | 429,500 | +6.9% | 20,615 | 20.83 |
| 1986 | 401,800 | +15% | 20,519 | 19.58 |
| 1985 | 350,300 | +13% | 20,224 | 17.32 |
| 1984 | 309,600 | −26% | 20,339 | 15.22 |
| 1983 | 420,800 | −0.2% | 22,945 | 18.34 |
| 1982 | 421,700 | −7.3% | 24,029 | 17.55 |
| 1981 | 454,900 | −0.7% | 25,311 | 17.97 |
| 1980 | 458,300 | −5.6% | 26,143 | 17.53 |
| 1979 | 485,300 | +3.2% | 27,402 | 17.71 |
| 1978 | 470,100 | −14% | 28,421 | 16.54 |
| 1977 | 546,800 | −3.0% | 29,074 | 18.81 |
| 1976 | 563,800 | −3.4% | 28,731 | 19.62 |
| 1975 | 583,600 | −2.8% | 29,284 | 19.93 |
| 1974 | 600,600 | −2.4% | 30,122 | 19.94 |
| 1973 | 615,300 | −6.2% | 31,363 | 19.62 |
| 1972 | 655,700 | −1.2% | 32,902 | 19.93 |
| 1971 | 663,500 | −11% | 34,469 | 19.25 |
| 1970 | 744,500 | −1.5% | 39,620 | 18.79 |
| 1969 | 755,600 | +0.6% | 40,827 | 18.51 |
| 1968 | 750,800 | +4.9% | 40,026 | 18.76 |
| 1967 | 715,800 | +5.7% | 39,453 | 18.14 |
| 1966 | 677,300 | −2.2% | 38,374 | 17.65 |
| 1965 | 692,500 | +1.2% | 36,651 | 18.89 |
| 1964 | 684,500 | +2.2% | 36,819 | 18.59 |
| 1963 | 669,900 | +39% | 36,222 | 18.49 |
| 1962 | 481,800 | −27% | 35,255 | 13.67 |
| 1961 | 656,500 | — | 35,448 | 18.52 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 98,429 t USD 149 m
- Exporter rank
- 5 of 95
- Imports
- 18,725 t USD 29.0 m
- Importer rank
- 21 of 147
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cauliflower and broccoli in Italy?
Italy produced 366,800 t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of cauliflower and broccoli?
Italy ranked 8th of 95 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 36.5% of the world total.
How has the production of cauliflower and broccoli in Italy changed?
It fell by 9.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.7% for the world. The record was 755,600 t in 1969.
What is the yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Italy?
24.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (366,800 t from 15,040 ha), against a world average of 18.8 t/ha.
Does Italy export or import cauliflowers and broccoli?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 98,429 t (USD 149 m) and imports of 18,725 t (USD 29.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.