CNC shearing machines market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Italian market for CNC shearing machines expanded steadily, with the market size increasing from 24 346 K $ US to 27 403 K $ US. This growth was interrupted in 2021 when the market contracted sharply to 20 822 K $ US.

In 2022, the market saw the entry of a new player, S.V.R. Macchine Utensili, founded as an Italian specialist in sheet metal working and cutting machinery, including CNC shears. The following year, increased adoption of CNC technology in hydraulic presses and broader automation in precision mechanical workshops drove further interest in advanced metalworking equipment, supported indirectly by rising defense investments in the United States.

By 2024, the global metalworking machine market had surpassed 94 billion USD, with growth in automotive and aerospace sectors fueling demand for high-precision CNC systems in Italy. Italian manufacturers continued to integrate automated and digital fabrication systems, while innovations in cutting technology improved precision and efficiency. However, a shortage of skilled labor in Italy posed a constraint on the expansion of precision machining workshops.

Production CNC shearing machines in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Italy's production of CNC shearing machines rebounded. In 2020, output reached 38 884 K $ US, representing a significant 20.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.5%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 32 391 K $ US, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 21.7% decrease.

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

Exports CNC shearing machines from Italy

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 817 t and peaked in 2018 at 1 612 t, with a two-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, CNC shearing machine deliveries from Italy totaled 1 393 t, marking a substantial 70.5% increase compared to 2019. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 49.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy exported CNC shearing machines to a diverse range of markets. Russia accounted for 15.0% of exports in kind, China for 13.3%, and Iran for 8.4%, together representing 36.7% of total exports. The remaining 63.3% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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 market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values bottomed out in 2019 at 8 672 K $ US and peaked in 2020 at 16 896 K $ US, with a 1.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, CNC shearing machine exports from Italy amounted to 16 896 K $ US, showing a remarkable 94.8% year-over-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 46.1% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export destinations in value terms remained widely distributed. Russia represented 17.0% of exports in value, China 14.9%, and the United States 7.8%, together accounting for 39.7% of total flows. No single partner emerged as clearly dominant during this period.

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

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

Imports CNC shearing machines to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of CNC shearing machines increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 369 t, which is 54.5% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 105.8%, equivalent to an annualized increase of 27.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 152 t, with the largest decline that year at 15.4%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 57.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Turkey, and Germany consistently held leading positions in Italy's import structure in kind. China accounted for 24.1% of imports, Turkey for 18.8%, and Germany for 14.2%, together representing 57.1% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy imported approximately 5 415 K $ US worth of CNC shearing machines, marking a dramatic 159.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 33.2%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 184.7% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Spain, and China were the main sources of CNC shearing machine imports to Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 29.7% of imports, Spain for 23.3%, and China for 12.4%, together representing 65.3% of total import value.

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

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