Acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for acyclic amides experienced notable fluctuations in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. After an initial increase to 23 112 t in 2019, consumption dipped to 21 316 t in 2020 and remained volatile, reaching a low of 20 847 t in 2023 before surging to 23 470 t in 2024.

Market value movements diverged from volume trends at times. In 2019, value fell to $198.4 million even as volume rose, suggesting a shift toward lower-priced products or currency effects. The peak value of $224.8 million in 2021 was followed by a steep decline to $133.1 million in 2023, indicating significant price depreciation or changes in product mix, with a partial recovery to $197.9 million in 2024.

Domestic production contracted throughout the period, falling from 6 443 t to 5 178 t, while import volumes generally stayed high, exceeding 26 000 t in several years. Export fluctuations, such as the drop in 2023, also contributed to net market size variations.

Production acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Market behavior showed significant volatility during this period. Volumes fluctuated 2.2 times between the low point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Italy's output of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts reached 185.5 million US dollars, representing a 9.6% increase compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 191.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.4% decrease, while the most substantial increase took place in 2018 with a 122.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production volume of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Italy produced 5 253 tons of these products, marking a significant 10.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 40.7%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Italy's export volume of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts increased in 2020. Exports reached 7 115 tons, showing a modest 1.1% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -6.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 037 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export portfolio for acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in kind was quite diverse. Germany accounted for 18.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 11.2%, and Spain for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented just 41.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts declined in 2020. Exports totaled 40 207 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 11.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 45 538 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The structure of Italy's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified partner base. France accounted for 15.4% of export value, Germany for 11.6%, and Switzerland for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 37.6% of total flows, while the remaining 62.4% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's import volume of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts reached 23 179 tons, representing a 4.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 290 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, three key markets dominated Italy's imports in kind: Germany, France, and Saudi Arabia. Together, these countries accounted for 53.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported these products worth {value_last_year} thousand US dollars, representing a 17.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 87 668 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 45.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports in value terms of acyclic amides, their derivatives and salts were distributed across numerous countries. Singapore accounted for 19.1% of import value, Germany for 18.8%, and the Netherlands for 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 47.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020