Laminated safety glass market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian laminated safety glass market from 2018 to 2024 was shaped by evolving safety regulations and fiscal incentives. In the early part of the period, the long-standing and strict UNI 7697 standard, which mandates the use of laminated or tempered safety glass in windows and doors, provided a stable baseline for demand. This contributed to market growth from 465.8 M $ US in 2018 to 529.5 M $ US in 2019. After a contraction to 443.0 M $ US in 2020, the market recovered to 485.7 M $ US in 2021.

A major market expansion occurred in 2022, with the value soaring to 730.0 M $ US. This surge was directly linked to the publication of updated international standards for laminated safety glass, such as the UNI EN ISO 12543 series, and the introduction of the 'Bonus Sicurezza'—a 50% tax deduction for installing specific types of panoramic safety windows under the Decreto Aiuti-bis. This fiscal measure boosted renovation and construction activity. Growth continued into 2023, reaching 829.5 M $ US, before the market corrected to 653.4 M $ US in 2024.

Production laminated safety glass in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of laminated safety glass was valued at 612.7 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 13.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 9.6%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, with a 20.7% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 7.4%.

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

Exports laminated safety glass from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's exports of laminated safety glass reached 110.2 thousand tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 112.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 2.0% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Spain were the main destinations for Italy's laminated safety glass exports by volume. France accounted for 21.9% of exports, Germany for 18.2%, and Spain for 14.1%, together making up 54.2% 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, M $ US

Italy's laminated safety glass exports declined for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 306.1 million US dollars, down 8.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The peak value was in 2018 at 354.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the primary buyers of laminated safety glass from Italy in value terms. Germany represented 25.1% of exports, France 19.8%, and the United Kingdom 12.7%, collectively accounting for 57.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports laminated safety glass to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of laminated safety glass declined in 2020, totaling 48.7 thousand tonnes, a steep fall of 28.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.6%, averaging an annual decline of 3.0%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 68.1 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 18.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports of laminated safety glass by volume were distributed across a wide range of partners. Germany, Czechia, and the United Kingdom were key sources, with Germany accounting for 20.1% of imports, Czechia for 16.3%, and the United Kingdom for 10.4%, together making up 46.8% of total flows. The remaining 53.2% came from numerous other countries.

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's imports of laminated safety glass fell for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 136.5 million US dollars, a notable decline of 12.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 163.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 27.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports of laminated safety glass in value terms were spread across many markets. Czechia, Germany, and Belgium were significant sources, with Czechia accounting for 20.0% of imports, Germany for 14.7%, and Belgium for 9.9%, together representing 44.6% 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