Italy: Activated Carbon Market 2024

Activated Carbon Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian activated carbon market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Activated Carbon Production in Italy

In value terms, activated carbon production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Activated carbon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Activated Carbon Exports

Exports from Italy

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of activated carbon decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, activated carbon exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of activated carbon exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Romania, Belgium, Slovenia, Poland, Hungary and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for activated carbon exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Slovenia, Greece, Portugal, Romania, Poland, Hungary and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X 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 Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Activated Carbon Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of activated carbon increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated carbon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest activated carbon supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, activated carbon imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of activated carbon to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, activated carbon import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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