Ceramic ornamental articles market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for ceramic ornamental articles in Italy showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2022. Market size stood at 169.5 million USD in 2018, then fell sharply to 111.4 million USD in 2019. It stabilized around 113.9 million USD in 2020 before plunging to a low of 69.8 million USD in 2021. A strong rebound followed in 2022, with the market reaching 116.7 million USD.

In 2023, the market contracted by 31% to 80.3 million USD. This decline was driven by a significant increase in energy costs and a reduction in global demand, which dampened both export and domestic sales volumes for ceramic products.

During 2024, the industry indicated a tentative recovery with modest growth in total sales and exports. However, the sector continued to face pressure from high energy prices, the financial burden of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), and the implementation of stringent new emission limits under the Bref Ceramico regulations, which constrained production and investment.

Production ceramic ornamental articles in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 with a 1.8-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Italy's output of ceramic ornamental articles was valued at 93.3 million US dollars, marking a 3.2% year-over-year growth. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 143.3 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 36.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 84.2%.

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

Exports ceramic ornamental articles from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's volume of ceramic ornamental articles exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy exported 3 322 tonnes, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 998 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 10.0% decrease, while the most significant increase was in 2019 at 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Germany were the key partners for Italy's exports in kind, accounting for 20.0%, 18.6%, and 18.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 57.0% 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, K $ US

The value of ceramic ornamental articles exported from Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 29 200 thousand US dollars, a 15.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 35 045 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was diverse. The United States, Switzerland, and France accounted for 20.1%, 8.3%, and 7.3% of exports, respectively, totaling 35.6% of flows. The remaining 64.4% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports ceramic ornamental articles to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Imports of ceramic ornamental articles into Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 11 880 tonnes, a 17.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 861 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that year at 10.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Vietnam, and Tunisia were the primary suppliers of ceramic ornamental articles to Italy, accounting for 41.1%, 16.5%, and 13.7% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 71.3% 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, K $ US

Italy's imports of ceramic ornamental articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 49 859 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 10.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 2.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 61 241 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that year at 19.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Germany remained the key sources for Italy's imports in value terms, accounting for 40.7%, 26.8%, and 8.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 75.5% 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