Dishwashing machines market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian dishwashing machine market volume grew from 947 000 units in 2018 to 1 423 000 units by 2021, a period marked by strong expansion. While specific drivers for the surges in 2019 and 2020 are not highlighted in the sources, the market's rise in 2021 was supported by the introduction of the new EU energy label, which directed consumer preference toward more efficient appliances and coincided with reported value growth in the major appliance sector led by dishwashers.

After a significant decline to 1 177 000 units in 2022, the market recovered sharply in 2023, reaching 1 385 000 units. This 17.7% rebound was fueled by sustained consumer demand for products that simplify home life. In 2024, the market experienced a modest 3.8% decrease to 1 332 000 units, a period that saw the implementation of stricter EU ecodesign rules requiring 10-year spare part availability and the launch of a national 50-million-euro appliance voucher scheme aimed at stimulating purchases.

Production dishwashing machines in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of dishwashing machines increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 556.9 million US dollars, marking a substantial rise of 19.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 396.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 33.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Italy produced 961 thousand units of dishwashing machines, representing a gradual decline of 5.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 700 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 36.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 44.5%.

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

Exports dishwashing machines from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Italy's volume of dishwashing machine exports registered 896 thousand units, reflecting a moderate decline of 3.3% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 867 thousand units, while the highest was in 2019 at 927 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's portfolio of buyers for dishwashing machines was broad. The United States accounted for 13.3% of exports in kind, Germany for 9.0%, and Sweden for 8.2%, together contributing only 30.5% of total exports in kind. Many other countries held smaller but non-negligible shares.

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

After a two-year increase, Italy's cross-border shipments of dishwashing machines declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 432.3 million US dollars, which is 11.7% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 489.7 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of exports in value terms remained fragmented. France accounted for 13.8% of exports in value terms, Germany for 8.8%, and the United States for 8.2%, together representing only 30.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports dishwashing machines to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

Italy's imported dishwashing machine volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 1 299 thousand units, indicating a strong rise of 14.1% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, three largest markets—Poland, Turkey, and Germany—remained central to imports in kind, together accounting for 86.3% 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

In 2020, Italy's cross-border shipments of dishwashing machines stood at 232.6 million US dollars, marking an advance of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 235.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland accounted for 42.2% of imports in value terms, Germany for 26.1%, and Turkey for 17.8%, forming the core group of markets for imports in value terms and together representing 86.1% 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