Coaxial cables market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian coaxial cable market experienced moderate growth from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising to 19 319 t in 2020. This expansion was supported by the introduction of the CPR regulation in July 2017, which established new fire safety standards for cables used in construction, stimulating demand for compliant products. The continued application of CEI standards for electrical installations provided a stable regulatory framework. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced economic activity, leading to a slight contraction in market volume.

A sharp upturn began in 2021, with market volume surging to 30 738 t that year and further to 34 443 t in 2022. This rapid growth was primarily driven by increased demand from the telecommunications sector, particularly due to 5G network deployment, as well as from the electric vehicle and renewable energy industries. Updated CEI standards for CPR cable designation and a growing focus on ESG principles along the supply chain further stimulated innovation and market expansion during this period.

Following the peak, the market corrected to 27 996 t in 2023 and declined to 19 991 t in 2024. This normalization after a period of strong growth coincided with industry development of specialized cables for electric mobility charging infrastructure and other smart city applications. While long-term drivers like the energy transition and digitalization remained relevant, the market adjusted to a more stable level of demand.

Production coaxial cables in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's coaxial cable production was valued at 208.5 million US dollars, marking a modest decline of 7.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with an 11.5% reduction, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 7.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy produced 17,935 tonnes of coaxial cables in 2020, representing a substantial decline of 11.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 33.1%, averaging an annual decline of 12.5%. The sharpest fall was recorded in 2018 at 30.3%, whereas 2019 experienced the highest growth at 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports coaxial cables from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 4,862 tonnes of coaxial cables, which is 30.2% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 45.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.5%. The largest increase was observed in 2019, albeit minimal at 0.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export structure for coaxial cables in volume terms remained highly fragmented. Switzerland accounted for 17.2% of exports, Tunisia for 10.6%, and Germany for 10.5%, with these three countries together making up only 38.3% of total flows, and no single nation holding a dominant share.

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

Italy's coaxial cable exports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 79.9 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate decrease of 8.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 17.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's coaxial cable exports in value terms were distributed across numerous countries. France led with 15.0% of exports, followed by Tunisia at 10.8% and Spain at 10.6%, with these three markets collectively accounting for just 36.4% of total 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 coaxial cables to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of coaxial cables in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6,246 tonnes, indicating a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Italy's import structure for coaxial cables in volume terms, accounting for 60.8% of imports. Tunisia followed with 12.5% and Germany with 5.8%, with these three countries together representing 79.1% of total 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

Italy's imports of coaxial cables in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 109.3 million US dollars, reflecting a robust rise of 17.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 20.4%, averaging an annual increase of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 89.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline at 2.0%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, China, Tunisia, and Germany stood out as the main markets for Italy's coaxial cable imports in value terms. China accounted for 23.4% of imports, Tunisia for 22.6%, and Germany for 9.3%, with these three countries together making up 55.3% of total flows.

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

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