Iron or steel woven wire cloth market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian iron or steel woven wire cloth market expanded significantly from 2018 to 2023, with its value rising from $37.1 million to $56.2 million. This growth of over 50% was not linear, as the market experienced a sharp increase in 2019 followed by a period of adjustment.

After peaking at $48.6 million in 2019, market size slightly contracted to $47.2 million in 2020 and stabilized around $46–45 million through 2022. A strong recovery occurred in 2023, when the market surged by 24% to reach $56.2 million, surpassing previous levels.

Domestic production mirrored this volatility, falling from $51.5 million in 2021 to $45.8 million in 2022 before jumping to $64.6 million in 2023, indicating a robust supply-side response in the final year.

Production iron or steel woven wire cloth in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of iron or steel woven wire cloth increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 46 709 thousand US dollars, marking a slight uptick of 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 130.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy produced 9 324 tonnes of iron or steel woven wire cloth, indicating a significant year-over-year decline of 13.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 806 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 125.4%.

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

Exports iron or steel woven wire cloth from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 5 632 tonnes, reflecting a solid decrease of 10.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 35.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth were relatively evenly distributed among partner countries. Germany accounted for 24.2% of exports, France for 11.7%, and Spain for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 45.1% 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

Italy's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 25 955 thousand US dollars, which is 10.5% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual decline of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of iron or steel woven wire cloth in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Germany contributed 20.5% of export value, France 12.6%, and Spain 10.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 43.6% 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 iron or steel woven wire cloth to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 5 869 tonnes, representing a controlled decrease of 7.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 11%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Czechia were the main sources for Italy's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth. China accounted for 64.2% of imports, Germany for 8.3%, and Czechia for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 80.1% 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

After a two-year increase, Italy's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth declined. In 2020, imports stood at 26 442 thousand US dollars, marking a solid reduction of 16.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4%, with a compound annual decline of 1.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 31 701 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Germany played leading roles in Italy's imports of iron or steel woven wire cloth in value terms. China accounted for 33.8% of import value, the Netherlands for 16.4%, and Germany for 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented 64.3% 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