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Cored wire for arc welding market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Italian market for cored wire for arc welding decreased in physical volume from 12 301 t to 10 857 t. This contraction coincided with a decline in domestic production, which fell from 17 982 t to 15 256 t over the same period.

In value terms, the market dropped from $44.1 million in 2018 to $37.7 million in 2022, having touched a low of $35.5 million in 2021. The shift in trade flows, with imports rising in both volume and value, contributed to the changing market size.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cored wire for arc welding in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Italy's output of cored wire for arc welding was valued at 58 512 thousand US dollars, showing a significant year-over-year decrease of 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Italy produced 17 982 tonnes of cored wire for arc welding, reflecting a sharp year-over-year decline of 37.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cored wire for arc welding from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of cored wire for arc welding declined. In 2020, exports reached 14 092 tonnes, down 4.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 33.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 680 tonnes, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 26.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.0%	10.1%	(4.0%)	10.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of cored wire for arc welding were relatively evenly distributed among various countries. Germany accounted for 17.9% of exports in kind, Spain for 13.3%, and the United States for 11.5%, with these three countries together making up only 42.7% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Italy's exports of cored wire for arc welding increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 44 687 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 38.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.3%	7.6%	0.4%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export market for cored wire for arc welding in value terms was broad. Germany contributed 19.6% of exports in value, the United States 13.7%, and the Netherlands 9.2%, with these three countries together accounting for only 42.5% of total export value. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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 cored wire for arc welding to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of cored wire for arc welding amounted to 8 266 tonnes, reflecting a year-over-year drop of 12.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 654 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 9 473 tonnes. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019 at 23.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	23.8%	(12.7%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of cored wire for arc welding to Italy were Czechia, accounting for 28.1% of imports in kind, Romania with 16.3%, and Vietnam with 12.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.4% of total imports in kind.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of cored wire for arc welding declined. In 2020, imports totaled 23 667 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 27 801 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	3.2%	(14.9%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's import market for cored wire for arc welding in value terms was diverse. Czechia accounted for 19.3% of imports in value, Germany for 14.0%, and Romania for 10.3%, with these three countries together making up just 43.6% of total import flows. The remaining 56.4% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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