Italy - Natural And Modified Natural Polymers In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Italy - Natural And Modified Natural Polymers In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Natural Polymers Price in Italy - 2023

Contents:

  1. Natural Polymers Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022
  2. Natural Polymers Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022
  3. Natural Polymers Exports in Italy
  4. Natural Polymers Imports in Italy

Natural Polymers Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average natural polymers export price amounted to $4,911 per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6,971 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($9,025 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($3,533 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022

The average natural polymers import price stood at $14,302 per ton in 2022, declining by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $15,038 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($29,949 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($5,191 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Exports in Italy

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms decreased by -27.1% to 40K tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 63%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 54K tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, natural polymers exports shrank significantly to $195M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +28.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $237M, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Export of Natural Polymers in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain8.89.729.925.141.8%
France30.935.041.522.3-10.3%
United States12.611.513.215.36.7%
Germany15.214.114.415.20.0%
Slovenia7.18.213.713.423.6%
Greece3.35.217.411.953.3%
Romania7.010.315.69.510.7%
Poland3.24.47.28.437.9%
Belgium8.87.29.07.7-4.4%
Estonia6.97.46.57.52.8%
Canada3.46.17.06.826.0%
Portugal1.22.44.85.263.0%
Finland2.53.23.32.2-4.2%
Others41.038.053.744.22.5%
Total1521632371958.7%

Top Export Markets for Natural Polymers from Italy in 2022:

  1. Spain (6.1K tons)
  2. France (4.3K tons)
  3. Slovenia (3.8K tons)
  4. United States (3.6K tons)
  5. Greece (2.8K tons)
  6. Romania (2.7K tons)
  7. Germany (2.1K tons)
  8. Estonia (1.9K tons)
  9. Belgium (1.9K tons)
  10. Canada (1.7K tons)
  11. Poland (1.4K tons)
  12. Portugal (1.1K tons)
  13. Finland (0.6K tons)

Natural Polymers Imports in Italy

Natural polymers imports into Italy skyrocketed to 9.8K tons in 2022, with an increase of 55% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural polymers imports surged to $141M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Natural Polymers in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France10.612.216.939.955.6%
China15.813.517.634.830.1%
Germany7.47.18.914.926.3%
Austria2.13.65.49.867.1%
Netherlands6.97.88.78.88.4%
Belgium5.34.25.34.4-6.0%
United Kingdom3.31.81.90.4-50.5%
Others25.627.030.327.72.7%
Total76.977.494.914122.4%

Top Suppliers of Natural Polymers to Italy in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (undefinedK tons)
  2. France (3.3K tons)
  3. China (1.8K tons)
  4. Netherlands (1.7K tons)
  5. Austria (1.0K tons)
  6. Germany (1.0K tons)
  7. Belgium (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Prodcom 20165960 - Natural and modified natural polymers, in primary forms (including alginic acid, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber)

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  • Italy

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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Significant Decline in Price of Italy's Natural Polymers: Now at $4,536 per Ton
Sep 5, 2023
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In May 2023, the price of Natural Polymers was $4,536 per ton (FOB, Italy), experiencing a decrease of -13.4% compared to the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Natural Polymers and Modified Natural Polymers in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, natural polymers and modified natural polymers imports totaled $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend ...

Which Country Exports the Most Natural Polymers and Modified Natural Polymers in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, natural polymers and modified natural polymers exports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, natural polymers and modified natural polymers exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend...

Significant Decline in Price of Italy's Natural Polymers: Now at $4,536 per Ton
Sep 5, 2023
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In May 2023, the price of Natural Polymers was $4,536 per ton (FOB, Italy), experiencing a decrease of -13.4% compared to the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Natural Polymers and Modified Natural Polymers in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, natural polymers and modified natural polymers imports totaled $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend ...

Which Country Exports the Most Natural Polymers and Modified Natural Polymers in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, natural polymers and modified natural polymers exports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, natural polymers and modified natural polymers exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend...

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