Artificial joints of the body market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for artificial joints in Italy experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. The market size expanded from 312 million US dollars in 2018 to 436 million in 2019, then contracted to 402 million in 2020 before recovering to 483 million in 2021.

In 2022, the market declined to 433 million US dollars. This period coincided with the approval of the European Union's AI Act, which introduced a risk-based classification for artificial intelligence solutions, potentially affecting the regulatory pathway and market access for AI-enhanced medical devices like smart artificial joints. Subsequently, market volume grew to 463 million dollars in 2023, supported by increased Italian investments in digital and AI technologies, fostering innovation in joint design and production processes. The growth accelerated to 528 million dollars in 2024, driven by the wider adoption of AI and robotics in rehabilitation—which improves post-operative outcomes—and by regulatory changes in outpatient rehabilitation codes that facilitated patient access to these supporting services.

Production artificial joints of the body in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of artificial joints has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 338.9 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 3.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 55.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2018 at 195.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase, with production jumping by 67.5%.

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

Exports artificial joints of the body from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 256 tonnes of artificial joints, representing a 22.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 215 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 330 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports rising by 53.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Germany were the primary markets for Italy's exports of artificial joints in volume terms. France accounted for 33.7% of exports, Switzerland for 21.0%, and Germany for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 62.7% of Italy's 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 growth, Italy's exports of artificial joints in value terms declined in 2020. Exports totaled 267.1 million US dollars, down 5.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 23.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 283.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of artificial joints in value terms were not highly concentrated. France accounted for 17.7% of exports, Switzerland for 15.7%, and Germany for 10.3%. Combined, these three countries captured 43.7% 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 artificial joints of the body to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of artificial joints have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 1 343 tonnes, reflecting a sharp rise of 181.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 255%, with an average annual growth rate of 52.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands dominated Italy's imports of artificial joints in volume terms. Germany accounted for 52.2% of imports, France for 11.8%, and the Netherlands for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 74.2% 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of artificial joints in value terms fell in 2020. Imports totaled 330.2 million US dollars, a significant decline of 15.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 390.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising by 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium were the main sources for Italy's imports of artificial joints in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.7% of imports, France for 17.3%, and Belgium for 16.0%. Together, these three countries represented 62.1% 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