Italy: Market for Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles 2024

Market Size for Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles in Italy

The Italian glass fibre and article market rose slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles in Italy

In value terms, glass fibre and article production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of glass fibres and glass fibre articles were exported from Italy; approximately reflecting 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre and article exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of glass fibre and article exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, South Korea, Belgium, Poland, the United States, the Czech Republic, Croatia, China, the Netherlands and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for glass fibre and article exported from Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, South Korea, the United States, Poland, China, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Croatia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 glass fibre and article export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles

Imports into Italy

Glass fibre and article imports into Italy was estimated at X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass fibre and article imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass fibre and article imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Slovakia, Egypt, Germany, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary, Romania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest glass fibre and article suppliers to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Malaysia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Slovenia, Turkey, Hungary, Romania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glass fibre and article import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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