Base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets market in Italy, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets, measured in value, showed a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2021. Starting at around 50.2 million USD, the market size grew to 54.1 million USD in 2019 and 55.5 million USD in 2020, before a sharp increase of over 30% lifted it to 73.4 million USD in 2021. This surge was supported by a jump in domestic production to 75.9 million USD and a rise in imports to 35.5 million USD that year.

After 2021, trade data indicate shifting dynamics. Imports into Italy continued to rise, peaking at 46.6 million USD in 2023, but then fell by roughly 26% to 34.6 million USD in 2024. Meanwhile, Italian exports of these rivets, after reaching 38.0 million USD in 2021, followed a downward trend over the subsequent three years, declining to 30.6 million USD by 2024.

Production base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets was valued at 54 364 thousand US dollars, marking a gradual year-over-year decline of 4.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 20.8% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 2.9%.

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

Exports base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 2 211 tonnes, representing a substantial 12.5% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 18.3%, averaging a 6.5% annual decline. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 899 tonnes. The sharpest fall occurred in 2019, with a 12.8% reduction, while the largest rise was in 2018, at 7.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Poland were notable buyers of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets from Italy, accounting for 21.8%, 13.6%, and 10.2% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 45.6% of total exports, indicating that no single market dominated Italy's 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

Italy's exports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 25 623 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 14.3% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 35 248 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 15.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Poland were key buyers of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets from Italy in value terms, representing 19.8%, 12.3%, and 9.0% of exports, respectively. Their combined share totaled 41.2% of total exports, with the remaining 58.8% distributed across numerous other trading partners, highlighting a diversified export structure.

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

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

Imports base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets declined. In 2020, imports stood at 3 459 tonnes, down 7.7% from 2019. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 749 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 4.7% rise.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China and the Netherlands together accounted for 80.6% of Italy's total imports in kind of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets. Other countries contributed to a more diversified but less significant portion of imports.

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 base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 26 796 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.9% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.9%, averaging a 2.6% annual growth rate. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 30 256 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 9.7% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 21.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, the Netherlands, and Germany were the central markets for Italy's imports of base metal tubular or bifurcated rivets in value terms, collectively accounting for 73.8% 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