Aromatic monoamines, their derivatives and salts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for aromatic monoamines, their derivatives and salts experienced significant growth between 2020 and 2024, rising from 59.9 million US dollars to 172.8 million US dollars. Domestic production more than doubled during this period, from 93.4 million US dollars in 2020 to 208.2 million US dollars in 2024, supporting the expansion of the local supply.

The market in 2024 was influenced by regulatory changes and consumer trends in related sectors. The publication of EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190 banning bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials created demand for alternative chemical substances. Simultaneously, the growth of the Italian food supplements market, valued at 5.2 billion euros in 2024, and the increased consumer preference for natural and sustainable flavor ingredients drove demand for aromatic compounds used in these applications.

Production aromatic monoamines, their derivatives and salts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports aromatic monoamines, their derivatives and salts from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 9,125 tons of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts, marking an 11.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 4.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 1.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 8,634 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 10,283 tons. That year also saw the most significant growth, with a 19.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Italy's exports of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts in volume terms were Australia, accounting for 34.4% of exports, the United States at 31.9%, and Canada with 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 78.7% of Italy's total exports in this category.

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 export value of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts declined in 2020, reaching $81,769,000, down 12.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $93,427,000, which also saw the largest increase of 14.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States was the leading market for Italy's exports of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts in value terms, making up 25.2% of exports. Australia followed with 18.7%, and Canada accounted for 13.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 57.1% of Italy's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports aromatic monoamines, their derivatives and salts to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts in volume terms fell for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 9,619 tons, an 11.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.3%, averaging an 8.1% annual decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts to Italy in volume terms were the United States, contributing 38.5% of imports, China at 24.3%, and Germany with 12.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.7% of Italy's total imports in this category.

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 import value of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a decrease of 11.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.9%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at $56,409,000, which also experienced the largest increase of 26.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium was the primary supplier of aromatic monoamines, their derivatives, and salts to Italy in value terms, representing 29.5% of imports. China followed with 25.2%, and the United States accounted for 14.0%. Collectively, these three suppliers made up 68.8% of Italy's total import value in this sector.

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

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