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Diodes market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After reaching $71.6 million in 2018, the market for diodes in Italy contracted to $58.1 million in 2019. This period saw the introduction of new triple-wavelength laser diode devices for epilation with advanced cooling systems, though these sector-specific advancements did not offset the broader market decline. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions, yet the market recovered to $65.7 million, supported by continued innovation such as liquid fiber optic devices and a focus on energy-efficient technologies.

A pronounced expansion followed in 2021 and 2022, with the market size growing to $79.3 million and then peaking at $101.9 million. This growth was driven by the consolidation of multi-wavelength laser diode technologies, enhanced safety and training protocols for operators, and the wider adoption of advanced cooling systems and control software in medical and aesthetic applications.

Following the 2022 peak, the market volume fell sharply to $58.7 million in 2023 and further to $44.3 million in 2024.

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 unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  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 diodes in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Italy's diode output reached its peak value of 60 720 K $ US. This was followed by a significant decline of 46.3% in 2019, when production dropped to 32 595 K $ US. In 2020, output rebounded strongly, increasing by 24.6% to 40 606 K $ US. The largest increase of 47.2% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.2%	(46.3%)	24.6%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The market exhibited considerable volatility during the observed period. In 2018, Italy produced 62 973 K units of diodes, marking the highest volume. This was followed by a dramatic decline of 99.3% in 2019, when production fell to just 423 K units. In 2020, output surged by 740.9% to 3 556 K units. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2018 and 2019 was 149 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.2%	(99.3%)	740.9%	(59.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports diodes from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

Italy's diode exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports peaked at 1 676 K units, with the largest increase of 47.0% recorded that year. In 2019, exports began to fall, and by 2020 they had dropped to 715 K units, representing a 36.9% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 37.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.0%	(32.4%)	(36.9%)	(14.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Bulgaria were Italy's key partners for diode exports in kind. China accounted for 26.0% of exports, Germany for 13.5%, and Bulgaria for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 52.9% of Italy's total diode 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, M $ US

Italy's diode export value showed a gradual upward trend. In 2018, it reached its maximum of 98.0 M $ US, with the largest increase of 17.2% recorded that year. In 2019, exports declined by 14.8% to 83.5 M $ US. In 2020, exports rose by 8.1% to 90.3 M $ US. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.2%	(14.8%)	8.1%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, France, and Germany were the main buyers of Italian diodes in value terms. China accounted for 28.2% of exports, France for 16.9%, and Germany for 13.5%. Collectively, these three markets comprised 58.7% of Italy's total diode 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 diodes to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

Italy's diode imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 2 010 K units, marking a 22.8% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 41.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.9%)	(4.8%)	(22.8%)	(16.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the primary sources for Italy's diode imports in kind. Germany accounted for 45.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 28.4%, and the United Kingdom for 6.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 79.9% of Italy's total diode import volume.

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 diode import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports rose by 5.9% to 115.4 M $ US. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	0.1%	5.9%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and China were the central markets for Italy's diode imports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.3% of total import 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