EVA copolymers in primary forms market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Italian EVA copolymer market experienced fluctuations influenced by global events and domestic regulations. Initially, demand was supported by the versatile applications of EVA in sectors such as footwear, packaging, and photovoltaics. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 shifted demand patterns, increasing consumption in medical and packaging segments, which raised the market volume to 103.5 thousand tons. The following year, the implementation of new occupational exposure limit values for chemical agents in Italy affected production operations, coinciding with a significant drop in market volume to 87.2 thousand tons.

From 2022 onward, the market recovered, driven by growing interest in sustainable materials. The shift toward bio-based EVA copolymers derived from sugar cane stimulated demand, contributing to a market volume increase to 112.6 thousand tons. After a temporary contraction in 2023, the market grew to 116.4 thousand tons in 2024, partly due to global capacity expansions such as the 70 000-ton-per-year increase by Celanese, which improved raw material availability, and the continued sustainability trend.

Production EVA copolymers in primary forms in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of EVA copolymers in primary forms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 94.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 9.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 28.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 10.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 147.8 million US dollars. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2019 with a 30.1% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with an 11.9% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production of EVA copolymers in primary forms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 65 060 tonnes were produced, marking a 7.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production actually increased by 4.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2018 at 76 899 tonnes. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.6% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 23.2% rise.

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

Exports EVA copolymers in primary forms from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of EVA copolymers in primary forms declined. In 2020, export volume amounted to 66.8 thousand tonnes, representing a 14.7% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 5%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 1.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 78.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.4% that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's EVA copolymers in primary forms were exported to numerous markets. Even the top three destinations—Turkey, Poland, and Germany—collectively accounted for only 38.3% of total export volume.

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 two years of growth, Italy's exports of EVA copolymers in primary forms declined. In 2020, exports reached 130.9 million US dollars, indicating a 16.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 4.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.7%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 156.4 million US dollars. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 with a 9.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export market for EVA copolymers in primary forms was highly diversified in value terms. The top three partners—Turkey (17.6% of export value), Poland (11.0%), and Germany (8.2%)—together represented only 36.8% of total export flows, with the remaining 63.2% going to numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports EVA copolymers in primary forms to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy imported 105.2 thousand tonnes of EVA copolymers in primary forms in 2020, marking a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.8% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a 0.5% rise.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany (27.6% of import volume), Belgium (16.6%), and Spain (16.4%) formed the key group of suppliers for Italy's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms, jointly accounting for 60.5% 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

Italy's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 154.1 million US dollars, equivalent to a 9.0% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.2%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 194.0 million US dollars. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 7.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (27.4% of import value), Belgium (18.3%), and Spain (15.3%) were the largest contributors to Italy's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms in value terms, jointly accounting for 61.0% 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