Aluminium household articles market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Italian aluminium household articles market remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 586 million USD in 2019 followed by a modest decline to 579 million USD in 2020. This period was shaped by national industrial policies aimed at boosting domestic aluminium production and reducing import dependency, which supported market conditions. However, in 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted aluminium supply chains, causing spot price volatility and temporary supply interruptions that led to a slight contraction in market volume.

The market surged by 34% to 777 million USD in 2021, partly influenced by the temporary suspension of mandatory environmental labeling for single-use plastic packaging, which may have indirectly boosted the appeal of aluminium alternatives. A sharp reversal followed, with the market falling to 632 million USD in 2022 and further to 529 million USD in 2023. The introduction of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in 2022 raised costs for aluminium imports, pressuring downstream sectors. This downturn was exacerbated in 2023 by heightened global economic instability and protectionism, which impacted critical raw material supplies and dampened demand.

In 2024, the market rebounded strongly to 714 million USD, a 35% increase from the previous year. This recovery was primarily driven by the reshoring of some manufacturing back to Italy due to difficulties with offshoring and growing consumer preference for authentic Made in Italy products, which expanded domestic supply and stimulated demand.

Production aluminium household articles in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Italy's production of aluminium household articles increased in 2020. Output was valued at 778.7 million US dollars, marking a 3.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 756.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After a two-year drop, aluminium household articles production in Italy increased in 2020. The country produced 112.3 thousand tonnes, representing a significant 21.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 92.9 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.8%.

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

Exports aluminium household articles from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Italy's exports of aluminium household articles increased in 2020. Export volume reached 39 492 tonnes, showing a modest 1.4% year-over-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 38 940 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.0%.

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

The structure of Italy's aluminium household articles exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany accounted for 20.5% of exports, France for 17.4%, and the United States for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 46.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 a two-year reduction, Italy's aluminium household articles exports increased in 2020. Export value reached 333.5 million US dollars, showing a slight 2.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 324.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's aluminium household articles were exported to a broad range of markets. Germany accounted for 19.6% of export value, France for 15.3%, and the United States for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.3% of total export value, while numerous smaller destinations made up the remaining 54.7%.

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 to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of aluminium household articles in kind were recorded at 20 898 tonnes, representing an 8.6% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 691 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 22 863 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Italy's imports of aluminium household articles in kind, accounting for 73.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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 a two-year advance, Italy's imports of aluminium household articles declined in 2020. Import value was recorded at 134.0 million US dollars, representing a substantial 13.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 154.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Romania, and France were the principal sources for Italy's aluminium household articles imports in value terms. China accounted for 63.0% of imports, Romania for 11.9%, and France for 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented 80.5% 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