Household dishwashing machines market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for household dishwashers experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting from 989 thousand units in 2018, consumption rose steadily to a peak of 1,387 thousand units in 2021, reflecting strong overall expansion. This upward trend was interrupted in 2022 when the market size contracted to 1,153 thousand units, followed by a recovery to 1,340 thousand units in 2023. By 2024, the market volume saw a modest decline to 1,273 thousand units.

In the latter part of the period, the market landscape was shaped by several evolving consumer and industry trends. Demand shifted noticeably toward built-in models and technologically advanced dishwashers with high energy efficiency ratings, particularly Class A and above. Smart features enabling remote control via apps gained popularity, and online sales channels like Amazon and eBay expanded their reach due to increased internet penetration. Major global brands such as Bosch, Electrolux, and Whirlpool continued to lead the market, incorporating recycled materials and promoting time-saving functionalities to cater to changing household needs.

Production household dishwashing machines in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of household dishwashing machines was valued at 219.2 million US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 6.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 161.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 39.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 44.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Italy produced 763.1 thousand units of household dishwashing machines, representing a 7.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 5.4%. The minimum production level was in 2018 at 554.8 thousand units, which recorded the largest drop of 38.4%. Conversely, 2019 saw the largest increase of 48.0%.

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

Exports household dishwashing machines from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

Italy's exports of household dishwashing machines increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 732 thousand units, showing a slight advance of 1.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 6.5%, with an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 673 thousand units, which experienced the largest decline of 2.1%. In 2019, exports recorded the largest increase of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy supplied household dishwashing machines to numerous markets, with even the largest destinations—the United States, Sweden, and Switzerland—collectively representing only 35.7% of total exports in 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

Italy's exports of household dishwashing machines increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 206.2 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export structure in value terms was highly diversified. The top three markets—the United States (15.8% of exports), Sweden (10.4%), and Switzerland (9.5%)—together accounted for only 35.7% of total flows. A long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 64.3%.

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

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

Imports household dishwashing machines to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

Italy's imports of household dishwashing machines increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 292 thousand units, which is 14.0% higher year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (47.8% of imports in volume), Turkey (26.6%), and Germany (12.2%) were the principal sources for Italy's imports, jointly accounting for 86.5% of total 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

In 2020, Italy's imports of household dishwashing machines totalled 217.1 million US dollars, amounting to a 3.2% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 217.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 10.1%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (45.4% of imports in value terms), Germany (22.1%), and Turkey (19.1%) were the main markets for Italy's imports, together accounting for 86.6% of total flows.

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

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