Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for disperse dyes and preparations in Italy underwent significant fluctuations in volume from 2018 to 2024. After a high of 68 873 t in 2018, consumption fell to 64 468 t in 2019 and then contracted sharply to 24 982 t in 2020. The market remained near this lower level in 2021 at 25 016 t before a partial recovery to 40 152 t in 2022.

Volume declined again in the latter part of the period, dropping to 31 333 t in 2023 and further to 23 229 t in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, decreasing from $409.5 million in 2018 to $167.7 million in 2024.

During these years, the industry landscape evolved with a pronounced focus on sustainability. Stricter environmental regulations and changing consumer preferences drove a shift towards eco-friendly dispersants with reduced VOC content. Key market participant Achitex Minerva continued to invest in research and development to improve product quality and minimize environmental impact, reflecting the sector's adaptation to new demands.

Production disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 147.2 million US dollars, marking a sharp decline of 52.9% compared to 2019. Production decreased by 36.8% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized rate of 14.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 381.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 63.7% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 25,133 tonnes were produced, indicating a fall of 60.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 51.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 68,153 tonnes, with the largest increase of 31.7% also occurring that year.

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

Exports disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Exports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy exported 1,486 tonnes, marking a gradual decline of 6.4% year-on-year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,649 tonnes, with the largest increase of 1.3% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the portfolio of buyers for disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Italy was broad. Germany accounted for 12.5% of exports in kind, Poland for 9.4%, and China for 7.3%, together contributing only 29.2% 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, K $ US

After a two-year rise, cross-border shipments of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Italy declined. In 2020, exports came to 9.933 million US dollars, down by 45.4% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18.202 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 39.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for 25.6% of exports in value terms, Germany for 11.1%, and Poland for 7.5%, forming the largest group of buyers. However, their combined contribution was limited to 44.1% of total exports in value terms, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports disperse dyes and preparations based thereon to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in Italy declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 1,334 tonnes, amounting to an abrupt decrease of 41.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 53.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany led the structure of imports in kind with 42.3%, followed by India at 20.9% and China at 16.6%. Together, these three countries represented 79.8% of total import 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, K $ US

Italy imported 28.992 million US dollars worth of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in 2020, indicating a dramatic drop of 43.8% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 33.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 51.565 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 25.3% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the main market for imports in value terms with 45.8%, followed by China at 23.0% and the United Kingdom at 9.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 78.1% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020