Hand-drying apparatus market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Italian market for hand-drying apparatus experienced a notable shift in its value structure. The physical volume of the market contracted from over 76,000 units in 2018 to approximately 50,700 units in 2024. However, in monetary terms, the market's value grew significantly from $1.95 million to $3.11 million over the same period, indicating a strong move toward higher-priced, more feature-rich products.

By 2024, this trend was underpinned by clear product advancements. The introduction of models with photoelectric sensors for automatic activation improved energy efficiency, while the integration of HEPA filters and antibacterial additives addressed heightened hygiene concerns in public spaces. These technological innovations and a focus on ecological benefits enhanced the perceived value and unit price of hand-drying apparatuses, driving the overall market value upward.

Production hand-drying apparatus in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of hand-drying apparatus declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 745 thousand US dollars, marking a slight drop of 2.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 28.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 10.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Italy's production of hand-drying apparatus declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 7 054 units were produced, representing a moderate fall of 3.8% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 10 965 units, with the largest increase of 22.3% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 33.1%.

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

Exports hand-drying apparatus from Italy

Exports in kind, unit

The export market for hand-drying apparatus showed significant volatility during this period. Volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2019 at 14 225 units, with the largest decline of 37.6% that year. In 2020, exports surged to 28 343 units, marking a 99.2% increase compared to 2019 and reaching the maximum level. This represents a two-fold shift between the two years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of hand-drying apparatus were widely distributed across many countries. Serbia and Czechia each accounted for 9.4% of exports, while France contributed 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 26.3% of total flows, with the remaining 73.7% shared among numerous other destinations.

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

Italy's exports of hand-drying apparatus declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 425 thousand US dollars, down by 5.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 065 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 10.2% that year. In 2019, exports saw the largest decline of 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export market in value terms was highly diversified. Czechia accounted for 15.8% of exports, France for 8.7%, and Ukraine for 7.3%. Combined, these three countries represented just 31.9% of total flows, with the remaining 68.1% distributed among many other nations.

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

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

Imports hand-drying apparatus to Italy

Imports in kind, unit

Italy's imports of hand-drying apparatus increased in 2020, reaching 88 182 units, which reflects a strong rise of 18.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 88 182 units, with the largest increase of 29.0% that year. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 19.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the primary source for Italy's imports of hand-drying apparatus, accounting for 88.2% of total imports in kind. Other countries played a much smaller role in the import structure.

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's imports of hand-drying apparatus increased in 2020, totaling 1 425 thousand US dollars, which represents a measured rise of 3.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 11.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 2.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the key supplier of hand-drying apparatus to Italy, accounting for 77.5% of total imports in value terms. The remainder was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

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