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Compounded unvulcanised rubber market in Italy

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for compounded unvulcanised rubber experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After a sharp contraction to 111 thousand tons in 2019, market volume recovered strongly, reaching a peak of 293 thousand tons in 2022. A moderate dip followed in 2023, but growth resumed in 2024, bringing the market to 290 thousand tons, representing an overall increase of over 70% across the period.

Product innovations from major industry players played a key role in shaping market dynamics. In 2019, J-Flex eliminated talc as a release agent for FKM rubber sheets, enhancing production techniques for specialized materials. Subsequent years saw the introduction of fire-resistant EPDM sheets, silicone rubber with unique elastomeric properties, and advanced calandered PTFE-laminated FKM sheets for demanding applications. These developments broadened the product range and likely stimulated demand in high-performance segments.

The overall expansion of the market, despite annual volatility, underscores the importance of technological advancement and diversification in driving consumption of compounded unvulcanised rubber in Italy.

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 kind
    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 t
  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 t
  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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 compounded unvulcanised rubber in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Italy's production of compounded unvulcanised rubber rebounded in value terms. In 2020, output reached 696 million US dollars, marking a solid 12.2% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 34.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 13.3%. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 620 million US dollars, with the steepest drop of 24.6% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.0%)	(24.6%)	12.2%	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following a two-year downturn, Italy's production of compounded unvulcanised rubber saw a recovery in volume. In 2020, output amounted to 268.6 thousand tonnes, showing a strong 23.8% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 33.1%, averaging a 12.5% annual decline. The minimum volume was 217.0 thousand tonnes in 2019, while the largest reduction of 32.0% took place in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.0%)	(20.5%)	23.8%	(12.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports compounded unvulcanised rubber from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Italy's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in volume terms fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments stood at 155.4 thousand tonnes, down 11.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(2.6%)	(11.0%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export destinations for compounded unvulcanised rubber in volume were highly diversified. The top three markets—Poland (18.8%), Germany (16.6%), and France (12.1%)—collectively accounted for 47.4% of total flows, leaving a substantial 52.6% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Italy's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 448.2 million US dollars, a 13.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 14%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.9%. The peak was in 2018 at 546.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 4.9% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(5.6%)	(13.0%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in value were spread across many markets. Even the leading destinations—Germany, Poland, and Spain—together represented just 48.2% of total export value.

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 compounded unvulcanised rubber to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in volume terms decreased for the third straight year. In 2020, imports were 58.6 thousand tonnes, a significant 14.1% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 29.9%, with a CAGR of -11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.1%)	(8.2%)	(14.1%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany (27.0%), Spain (21.6%), and France (16.6%) were the dominant sources for Italy's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in volume, jointly making up 65.1% of total flows.

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

Italy's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 185.3 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 9.9% contraction from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26.8%, averaging a 9.9% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.1%)	(9.7%)	(9.9%)	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Germany (33.4%), Spain (17.4%), and France (14.5%) formed the core group of suppliers for Italy's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in value, with a combined share of 65.2% of total flows.

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