Domestic appliances with self-contained motor market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for electro-mechanical domestic appliances in Italy contracted sharply from 724 million dollars in 2018 to 359 million in 2020. The initial high level in 2018 was supported by state incentives for replacing old appliances and promoting alternative energy use, alongside growing consumer preference for innovative technological features.

After a recovery to 476 million dollars in 2021, the market size dipped again to 449 million by 2023. That year, a 3.5% decline in overall industrial production weighed on the sector, although interest remained evident through a 26% increase in new business openings in the machinery and electrical equipment segment.

In 2024, the market surged to 604 million dollars. This growth was fueled by renewed government incentives for purchasing energy-efficient green appliances and robust consumer demand for home comfort devices, a category that grew 8.4% in value. The entry of new players into the electrical equipment market also contributed to the sector's dynamism.

Production domestic appliances with self-contained motor in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of domestic appliances with self-contained motors declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 382.8 million US dollars, marking a 17.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 36.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 13.9%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 748.4 million US dollars, which represented a 24.8% increase from the prior year. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 38.2% decline.

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

Exports domestic appliances with self-contained motor from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Italy's exports of domestic appliances with self-contained motors saw a modest recovery. In 2020, export volume reached 24 719 tonnes, reflecting a slight year-over-year increase of 1.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.2%, averaging an annual decline of 5.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 427 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with an 8.4% decrease.

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

The export structure for domestic appliances with self-contained motors from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified partner base. Germany accounted for 29.1% of exports in kind, France for 6.8%, and Spain for 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented 42.4% of total flows, while the remaining 57.6% was distributed across numerous smaller markets.

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

Following two years of contraction, Italy's exports of domestic appliances with self-contained motors rebounded in value terms. In 2020, exports reached 482.6 million US dollars, an 18.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 409.0 million US dollars, which marked a 6.2% decline from the prior year.

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

In value terms, Italy's export structure for domestic appliances with self-contained motors from 2017 to 2020 remained diverse. Germany contributed 26.5% of export value, France 7.6%, and Spain 6.1%. Collectively, these three partners accounted for 40.2% of total flows, with the remaining 59.8% spread across various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports domestic appliances with self-contained motor to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Italy's imports of domestic appliances with self-contained motors showed strong growth. In 2020, import volume reached 35 237 tonnes, a robust 17.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 5.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 952 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 15.7% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Romania were consistently the main sources for Italy's imports of domestic appliances with self-contained motors in kind. China accounted for 55.7% of imports, Germany for 9.7%, and Romania for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 72.9% 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, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, Italy's imports of domestic appliances with self-contained motors increased in value terms. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 459.1 million US dollars, a 15.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 397.9 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a 3.9% decrease.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Romania formed the key group of partners for Italy's imports of domestic appliances with self-contained motors in value terms. China accounted for 43.9% of import value, Germany for 15.5%, and Romania for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 69.5% 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