Made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for made-up fishing nets of man-made textile materials began the period with manufacturers shifting to synthetic polyamide fibers for lighter, more durable nets, while diversifying into aquaculture applications. This was supported by sustainability-driven innovations, including the development of recycled nylon ECONYL® from discarded nets. By 2020, the growing requirement for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for global market access and the adoption of recycled materials contributed to a temporary recovery, with market volume reaching 1 281 metric tons.

After 2020, market volume entered a sustained decline. Innovations such as knotless net production in 2021 improved product quality but did not offset broader market contraction. In 2022, increasing consumer preference for biodegradable natural fibers like sisal created competitive pressure on synthetic nets. This trend continued, with market volume falling sharply to 803 metric tons in 2023 and 648 metric tons in 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges in the sector.

Production made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's production of made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials declined in 2020. Output was valued at 23 086 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 58.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 068 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 41.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Italy produced 1 775 tonnes of made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials, representing a 24.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 65.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 18.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 11.8%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 50.2%.

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

Exports made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Italy's exports of made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials increased in 2020. Shipments reached 788.5 tonnes, showing a 17.2% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.2%, with an average annual decline of 7.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 672.8 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Turkey, and Tunisia formed the core of Italy's export destinations for made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials. Greece accounted for 20.1% of exports in volume, Turkey for 19.8%, and Tunisia for 18.8%. Together, these three countries represented 58.7% 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 made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Export value stood at 8 859 thousand US dollars, showing a limited reduction of 6.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 26.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 9.9%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Greece, Lithuania, and Turkey remained the main buyers of Italy's made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials in value terms. Greece accounted for 23.6% of export value, Lithuania for 18.5%, and Turkey for 16.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 58.1% 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 made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Import volume reached 294.5 tonnes, reflecting a robust decrease of 16.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 39.8%, with an average annual decline of 15.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Thailand continued to be the leading suppliers of made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials to Italy. China accounted for 22.2% of import volume, India for 21.0%, and Thailand for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 56.2% of total import volume.

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 made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Import value reached 1 851 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial decrease of 15.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 43.2%, with an average annual decline of 17.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Thailand, and Tunisia formed the key group of partners for Italy's imports of made-up fishing nets from man-made textile materials in value terms. China accounted for 21.5% of import value, Thailand for 20.0%, and Tunisia for 13.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 55.3% 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