Cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in Italy expanded dramatically between 2020 and 2024, with its total value rising from 22.3 million USD to 254.7 million USD. The most significant surge occurred in the final two years. In 2024, this growth was accelerated by specific industry shifts: supply disruptions for carrageenan from the Philippines pushed European dairy brands to reformulate products using potato starch blends, boosting demand for starch derivatives. At the same time, increasing global demand for thermostable and freeze-resistant modified starches, particularly from emerging markets, supported consumption. Furthermore, Roquette's expansion of its tapioca-based starch portfolio introduced new ingredients, strengthening the supply chain for derivatives.

Domestic production followed a strong upward trend, increasing from 137.8 million USD in 2020 to 330.3 million USD in 2024, despite a minor contraction in 2022. Import values dipped to 128.7 million USD in 2021 before climbing to 259.5 million USD in 2024, while exports remained at a consistently high level, exceeding 300 million USD annually throughout the period. The overall market growth was therefore driven by a combination of rising local output and increased imports to meet the expanding demand.

Production cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 3 395 tonnes of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts, representing a modest decline of 6.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the United States were the leading destinations for Italy's exports of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in kind. Germany accounted for 58.9% of exports, China for 5.5%, and the United States for 5.1%, collectively representing 69.6% of total flows.

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

In 2020, Italy exported 307.7 million US dollars worth of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts, which was 4.5% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 302.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 7.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and India formed the key group of partners for Italy's exports of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in value terms. Germany accounted for 65.6% of exports, China for 8.3%, and India for 3.6%, together representing 77.5% 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 cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Italy's imports of foreign cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts increased in 2020. Imports were recorded at 2 857 tonnes, up by 15.9% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 2 464 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 25.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Germany were the main sources for Italy's imports of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in kind. China accounted for 35.2% of imports, India for 10.4%, and Germany for 10.3%, with a combined share of 55.8% 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

After a two-year decrease, Italy's imports of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts increased in 2020. Imports stood at 192.2 million US dollars, marking a robust rise of 11.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 172.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, the United States, and China stood out as the main markets for Italy's imports of cyclic amides, their derivatives and salts in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 30.1% of imports, the United States for 27.2%, and China for 13.9%, together representing 71.2% 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