High-tenacity nylon, PA and aramid filament yarn not retail-packaged, not sewing thread market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for high-tenacity nylon, PA and aramid filament yarn began the period at $87.2 mn USD in 2018 before declining to $62.5 mn USD by 2020. This contraction was influenced in 2020 by COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to global supply chains, though increased demand for technical yarns used in personal protective equipment offered some mitigation. Throughout these years, established producers like Fulgar and Aquafil strengthened their positions by launching innovative, sustainable yarns, including Fulgar's biodegradable polyamide 6,6 threads and Aquafil's recycled ECONYL® nylon for sportswear.

A strong recovery followed from 2021, with the market reaching $94.7 mn USD that year and climbing to a peak of $119.2 mn USD in 2023. Growth was propelled by heightened demand for high-tenacity yarns in technical and sportswear applications, coupled with a continued industry shift towards sustainable and recycled products supported by certifications like GRS and Oeko-Tex. In 2022, the focus on sustainability was further underscored as international producer Nam Liong received recognition for its ESG practices.

In 2024, the market volume fell sharply to $74.3 mn USD, marking a significant reversal from the previous year's high.

Production high-tenacity nylon, PA and aramid filament yarn in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 2,164 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, production fell by 27.5%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of -10.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 79.0 tonnes, representing a sharp 40.2% drop compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 47.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 19.4%.

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

Exports high-tenacity nylon, PA and aramid filament yarn from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports amounted to 261 tonnes, showing a sharp 44.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 473 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 50.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Italy's exports of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties. Germany accounted for 30.0% of exports in kind, Romania for 16.6%, and the United Kingdom for 12.6%, together representing 59.2% 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, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export volumes varied 2.1 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2018. In 2020, exports of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—from Italy stood at 9.6 million US dollars, a 32.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 105.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain were the primary destinations for Italy's exports of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 37.3% of export value, Germany for 25.8%, and Spain for 7.7%, together making up 70.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports high-tenacity nylon, PA and aramid filament yarn to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3,600 tonnes, showing a significant 18.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.0%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 4,428 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2019 at 21.9% and the largest increase in 2018 at 14.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain were the leading sources for Italy's imports of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 54.3% of imports in kind, Belgium for 21.6%, and Spain for 13.3%, together representing 89.2% 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 high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—from abroad declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 69.9 million US dollars, down 19.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 101.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 17.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain continued to be the main suppliers of high-tenacity nylon, PA, and aramid filament yarn—excluding retail-packaged and sewing thread varieties—to Italy in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 52.1% of import value, Belgium for 20.9%, and Spain for 13.7%, together forming 86.7% of total import value.

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

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