Aluminium household articles and sanitary ware market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for aluminium household articles and sanitary ware in Italy demonstrated steady growth from 2018, when it reached 574 million US dollars, supported by a 1.6% increase in production value and strong export activity driven by innovation in design and quality. After a slight rise in 2019 and stabilization in 2020, the market surged by 37.6% in 2021 to 805 million US dollars. This sharp expansion was largely attributable to the introduction of the 110% superbonus, a fiscal incentive that significantly stimulated demand for aluminium construction materials, including sanitary ware.

Market volume contracted to 668 million US dollars in 2022 amid uncertainty surrounding the revision of European Union green policies, which delayed investment, and continued dependence on imported raw materials. The decline persisted into 2023. A recovery to 727 million US dollars occurred in 2024, facilitated by industry consolidation through the acquisition of 3C Casa by La Ferramenta, which expanded distribution networks, and by rising aluminium prices due to production cuts in China. Tax bonuses for the construction sector further supported demand for aluminium products.

Production aluminium household articles and sanitary ware in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Italy's production of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 861.4 million US dollars, marking a 4.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 828.6 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 4.5% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of decline, Italy's production of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware has shown growth. In 2020, the country produced 124.8 thousand tons, representing a significant increase of 19.6% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 104.4 thousand tons, and the steepest decline was in 2018 with a 9.3% drop.

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

Exports aluminium household articles and sanitary ware from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Italy's exports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware have increased. In 2020, exports totaled 48,529 tons, showing a modest rise of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 47,214 tons, which also saw the largest decrease of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United States were the primary destinations for Italy's exports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.4% of exports, France for 14.5%, and the United States for 7.4%. Together, these three countries represented 51.3% 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Italy's exports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware in value terms have increased. In 2020, export value reached 415.7 million US dollars, reflecting a limited growth of 3.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 401.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 5.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, France, and the United States remained the key markets for Italy's exports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware in value terms. Germany held a 29.3% share, France 12.6%, and the United States 8.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 50.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports aluminium household articles and sanitary ware to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware in volume terms amounted to 21,391 tons, indicating a substantial contraction of 14.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 24,922 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant supplier of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware to Italy in volume terms, accounting for 73.6% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Italy's imports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware in value terms have declined. In 2020, import value stood at 139.1 million US dollars, which is 15.2% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 164.1 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 10.9%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, China, Romania, and France were the main sources for Italy's imports of aluminum household articles and sanitary ware in value terms. China accounted for 61.6% of imports, Romania for 11.2%, and France for 6.2%. Together, these three countries represented 79.0% 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