Hydraulic presses for metal market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Italian hydraulic presses market saw significant fluctuations. Production started at 458.7 million US dollars in 2018, but fell to 333.5 million in 2019 as manufacturers adapted to new safety and marking requirements under the EN 693 standards, which were no longer harmonized with the Machinery Directive. The market volume dropped from 294.9 million to 209.5 million US dollars in the same year. In 2020, COVID-19 supply chain disruptions further slowed production and installation projects, reducing output to 231.6 million and market size to 137.3 million. A recovery occurred in 2021, with production rising to 290.5 million and market volume to 158.2 million, driven by mandatory adoption of the UNI EN ISO 16092 safety standards and updated workplace safety regulations that prompted investments in compliant machinery.

From 2022 onward, regulatory and economic factors continued to shape the market landscape. Tax incentives for energy-efficient hydraulic systems introduced in 2022 encouraged companies to upgrade production lines, while new cybersecurity rules for digital components required design adjustments. In 2023, high energy costs and weak demand in key export markets like Germany, coupled with rising raw material prices due to geopolitical tensions, constrained production expansion. By 2024, EU sustainability policies favored energy-saving presses, and the final withdrawal of the EN 693 standards imposed stricter safety and certification requirements, alongside the Cyber Resilience Act that mandated cybersecurity compliance for digitally integrated presses.

Production hydraulic presses for metal in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of hydraulic presses for metal declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 231.6 million US dollars, marking a sharp 30.5% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 48.2%, with an average annual decline of 19.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 458.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.5%.

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

Exports hydraulic presses for metal from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of hydraulic presses for metal in physical terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 11,968 tonnes, a significant 19.2% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 16.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.8%. The peak was in 2018 with 15,785 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of hydraulic presses for metal in physical terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. The United States accounted for 22.5% of exports, France for 9.3%, and Germany for 6.6%, together making up only 38.3% of total 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

Italy's exports of hydraulic presses for metal in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 104.5 million US dollars, which is 26.5% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.5%, with an average annual decline of 10.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 177.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Italy's exports of hydraulic presses for metal in value terms. The United States accounted for 19.0% of exports, Germany for 8.1%, and China for 7.3%, together representing only 34.5% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports hydraulic presses for metal to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of hydraulic presses for metal in physical terms showed volatility during the observed period. In 2019, imports peaked at 10,575 tonnes, but in 2020, they fell sharply to 1,649 tonnes, a decrease of 84.4% from the previous year. This resulted in a 6.4-fold difference between the peak and trough. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 273.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Italy's imports of hydraulic presses for metal in physical terms were China, accounting for 31.5% of imports, the United Kingdom with 28.4%, and Germany with 14.0%. Together, these three countries made up 73.9% 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 imported approximately 10.2 million US dollars worth of hydraulic presses for metal in 2020, showing a steep 44.0% decline compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 50.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 21.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 29.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, China remained the top supplier of hydraulic presses for metal to Italy in value terms, accounting for 29.0% of imports. Germany followed with 15.9%, and France with 11.9%. Together, these three countries formed 56.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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