Iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic-coated iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing in Italy showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 66 333 t in 2018, market volume declined to 53 111 t in 2020, then recovered steadily to 63 004 t by 2022. A sharp contraction followed in 2023, with volume dropping to 47 159 t, before a rebound to 58 182 t in 2024.

The significant market decline in 2023 can be attributed to the segment's sensitivity to national economic cycles. As a mature market, demand for these products is closely tied to investment in construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, which weakened during an economic downturn, reducing overall consumption. The market's structure, featuring vertical integration among major operators and a decentralized manufacturing network, provided operational resilience but could not offset the broader macroeconomic pressure on demand.

Production plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic was valued at 106.0 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.4%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 105.4 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 119.8 million US dollars. The most significant drop in production was observed in 2019 with a 12.0% decrease, whereas the largest gain was in 2018 with a 1.9% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 55 561 tonnes, marking a 17.1% decrease from 2019. However, looking at the broader timeframe from 2017 to 2020, overall production actually increased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest production volume was achieved in 2018 at 70 502 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 44.2% that year.

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

Exports plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Italy's exports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic rebounded in 2020. The country shipped 7 044 tonnes, up 10.6% from the previous year. Despite this recent uptick, exports fell by 13.7% over the 2017-2020 period, averaging an annual decrease of 4.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 6 366 tonnes, which also experienced the steepest drop of 21.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Denmark, and Slovenia were consistently the top three markets for Italy's exports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in volume terms. Together, these countries accounted for 64.5% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's exports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic reached 13 437 thousand US dollars, a modest increase of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, however, export value declined by 21.6%, with a compound annual decrease of 7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 223 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 18 660 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a 29.1% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 with an 8.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Spain, and Denmark were the primary destinations for Italy's exports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in value terms. France led with 49.4% of export value, followed by Spain at 6.7% and Denmark at 6.6%. Collectively, these three markets represented 62.7% of total export 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 plastic-coated grill, netting and fencing to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic grew for the second consecutive year in 2020. The country imported 4 593 tonnes, a 6.7% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, import volume decreased by 17.9%, averaging an annual decline of 6.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 3 974 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest drop of 29.0%. In contrast, the largest increase was in 2019 with an 8.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Slovakia, and Romania were the key sources for Italy's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in volume terms. China dominated with 46.3% of import volume, followed by Slovakia at 11.7% and Romania at 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 69.5% 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, K $ US

Italy's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in value terms increased for the second year in a row in 2020. The country imported 6 452 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate 7.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, import value grew by 5.1%, with an annualized increase of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 601 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the biggest decline of 8.8%. The most significant increase was in 2019 with a 7.4% gain.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Albania, and Slovakia consistently led as the top sources for Italy's imports of iron or steel wire grill, netting and fencing coated with plastic in value terms. China accounted for 47.5% of import value, Albania for 13.9%, and Slovakia for 11.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 73.3% of total import flows.

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

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