Imines, their derivatives and salts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Italian market for imines, their derivatives and salts saw substantial growth. Market volume increased from 2,191 t to 3,012 t, while the market's value rose from 17.8 million USD to 22.3 million USD. This expansion was driven by a sharp rise in domestic production, which more than tripled from 318 t to 1,275 t over the same period.

Import volumes demonstrated a strong upward trend after a temporary dip in 2019, climbing from 2,231 t in 2018 to 4,106 t by 2024. Exports also grew but with greater volatility, reaching a high of 1,436 t in 2022 before moderating to 1,295 t in 2024. The consistent rise in imports throughout the 2018‑2024 span points to steady demand within Italy.

The market's trajectory shows a clear shift toward higher import volumes alongside expanding domestic output in the earlier years. Although comprehensive market size data after 2020 is not available, the persistent growth in imports suggests the Italian market for imines remained active and import‑dependent through the end of the period.

Production imines, their derivatives and salts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of imines, their derivatives and salts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 610 K $ US, showing a robust uptick of 13.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production grew by 31.8%, which equates to an annualized rate of 9.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production volume of imines, their derivatives and salts rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 275 t were produced, marking a steep increase of 58.0% compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production surged by 300.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 58.9%.

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

Exports imines, their derivatives and salts from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Exports of imines, their derivatives and salts from Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 1 032 t, representing a solid gain of 20.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 249.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 51.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (41.6% of exports in kind), Spain (12.0% of exports in kind), and China (6.2% of exports in kind) consistently remained the main destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 59.9% 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, K $ US

Exports of imines, their derivatives and salts from Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totalled 11 081 K $ US, equivalent to a 28.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 102.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of imines, their derivatives and salts from Italy were widely dispersed across partner countries. The Netherlands (25.4% of exports in value terms), Spain (12.8% of exports in value terms), and South Korea (7.1% of exports in value terms) together represented only 45.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports imines, their derivatives and salts to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, imports of imines, their derivatives and salts into Italy increased. In 2020, Italy imported 2 769 t, reflecting a 36.7% rise over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 17.1%, with a CAGR of 5.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 027 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 9.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of imines, their derivatives and salts to Italy were spread across many countries. China (18.5% of imports in kind), Germany (16.2% of imports in kind), and France (13.9% of imports in kind) jointly accounted for only 48.6% 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, K $ US

Italy's imports of imines, their derivatives and salts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported 29 801 K $ US, up by 21.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 39%, with a CAGR of 11.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 20 623 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 3.8%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China (23.5% of imports in value terms), Germany (15.2% of imports in value terms), and France (13.4% of imports in value terms) together absorbed 52.1% of total imports in value terms of imines, their derivatives and salts to Italy, making them the main directions.

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

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