Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the production of hypochlorites in Italy grew from 592.3 thousand tons in 2019 to 680.5 thousand tons in 2020, while the market volume expanded from 614.4 thousand tons to 711.6 thousand tons. In value terms, the market increased from $166.5 million in 2018 to $307.9 million in 2020. This growth coincided with the 2018 implementation of new allergen labeling legislation (Legislative Decree No. 231/2017), which affected chemical products including hypochlorites used in food processing and sanitation. The labeling requirements likely spurred adjustments in supply and demand for compliant products.

After peaking in 2021 at 717.4 thousand tons of production and 732.3 thousand tons of market volume, both metrics declined in 2022 to 644.6 thousand tons and 665.2 thousand tons, respectively. The market value also dipped from $310.3 million in 2021 to $296.4 million in 2022, reflecting a broader contraction in the sector.

The market recovered in the following years, with production reaching 733.4 thousand tons and market volume 740.2 thousand tons in 2024. In monetary terms, the market value stabilized around $313 million in 2023-2024, indicating a return to growth after the 2022 downturn.

Production hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 300.0 million US dollars, marking a 33.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 146%, with an average annual growth rate of 35.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Italy produced 680.5 thousand tonnes of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites, reflecting a 14.9% year-on-year rise.

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

Exports hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's export volume of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 28 904 tonnes, which is 3.6% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 8.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 30 272 tonnes, with the largest increase of 14.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Albania, and Switzerland were the main destinations for Italy's exports of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites in volume terms. France accounted for 45.0% of exports, Albania for 12.3%, and Switzerland for 8.6%, together absorbing 65.8% of total export volumes.

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 hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites in value terms reached 14 770 thousand US dollars, a 44.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 43.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 211 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 14.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Italy's exports in value terms was highly diversified. France, Albania, and Greece were the top partners, accounting for 26.1%, 13.7%, and 8.3% of exports, respectively, but together they made up only 48.1% of total flows. The remaining 51.9% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites in volume terms reached 59 933 tonnes, a significant 15.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 20.5%, with an average annual rate of 6.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Slovenia, and France were the main sources for Italy's imports of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites in volume terms. Austria accounted for 57.1% of imports, Slovenia for 13.0%, and France for 7.1%, together forming 77.2% of total import volumes.

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 hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 22 715 thousand US dollars, which is 22.2% higher than in the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 64.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, China, and Spain were the largest suppliers of hypochlorites, chlorites, and hypobromites to Italy in value terms. Austria accounted for 30.0% of imports, China for 21.3%, and Spain for 18.6%, together forming 69.9% of total import values.

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

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