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Coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After a moderate increase from 135.9 million US dollars in 2018 to 143.5 million in 2019, the market surged to 221.9 million in 2020, representing growth of over 50%.

Following the 2020 peak, market size contracted to 166.3 million dollars in 2021 and continued to decline through 2022 and 2023, reaching 129.8 million. A partial recovery occurred in 2024, with the market rising to 134.6 million dollars, still below the 2018-2019 levels.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 282.1 million US dollars, marking a sharp 34.1% improvement compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 202.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 1.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	4.0%	34.1%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Italy's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases have increased. In 2020, exports were recorded at 34 193 tonnes, reflecting a 3.3% year-over-year rise. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 33 091 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	(1.4%)	3.3%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

The analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Germany accounted for 7.6% of exports in kind, France for 7.5%, and Czechia for 6.8%, together making up only 21.9% of total flows. The remaining 78.1% was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases were recorded at 203.2 million US dollars, which is 2.6% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 198.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 207.4 million US dollars.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(4.5%)	2.6%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and France were the largest but not dominant buyers of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases from Italy. Germany accounted for 9.9% of exports in value terms, the United States for 9.3%, and France for 7.6%, together totaling 26.9% of total exports. This highlights a broad background of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Italy's imports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases have increased. In 2020, import volume amounted to 11 139 tonnes, representing a slight 3.0% increase versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 820 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 63.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 67.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -31.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.6%)	(12.4%)	3.0%	(31.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, Poland, and France—together absorbed 51.4% of total imports in kind of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases to Italy.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy imported 143.1 million US dollars worth of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases, marking a limited advance of 9.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 131.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 7.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(7.0%)	9.1%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Austria were the largest suppliers of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases to Italy. Germany accounted for 35.6% of imports in value terms, France for 10.0%, and Austria for 8.6%, together forming 54.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io