Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons experienced a period of strong and consistent expansion from 2018 to 2022. Starting at a value of 35.8 million dollars in 2018, the market grew steadily, surpassing 40.5 million dollars in 2020 and then accelerating sharply to reach 53.2 million dollars in 2021 and a peak of 66.8 million dollars in 2022. This represented a more than 85% increase over the five-year growth phase.

A major turning point occurred in 2023, when the market contracted by approximately 29%, falling to 47.7 million dollars. This was followed by stabilization in 2024, with the market size remaining virtually unchanged at 47.5 million dollars. The market thus retraced to a level comparable to that seen in 2021, marking a significant shift from the previous growth trend.

Production halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 23 501 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 14.6% increase from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 46%, with an average annual decline of 18.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 078 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 53.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2017 to 2018, production fluctuated with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.3 times. In 2020, Italy produced 15 017 tonnes of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, up 77.5% from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 897 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 55.7%.

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

Exports halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's export volume of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy exported 9 795 tonnes, marking a 4.7% advance from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 18.4%, with an average annual increase of 5.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 731 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 18.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 39.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and India were the top destinations for Italy's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 56.2% of exports, Belgium for 20.1%, and India for 7.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 83.5% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, Italy's exports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons reached 21 506 thousand US dollars, down 13.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 949 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United States were the main markets for Italy's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.7% of exports, Belgium for 15.8%, and the United States for 13.6%. Together, these three countries made up 61.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's import volume of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported 6 954 tonnes, down 13.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 13.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and China were the main suppliers of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons to Italy in kind. Belgium accounted for 35.8% of imports, Germany for 30.0%, and China for 19.8%. Together, these three countries formed 85.5% 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, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Italy's imports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 38 553 thousand US dollars, down 6.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.8%, with an average annual growth of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 038 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Belgium, and the United States remained the principal suppliers of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons to Italy in value terms. China accounted for 35.5% of imports, Belgium for 26.8%, and the United States for 13.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 75.4% 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