Mastics, fillers and surfacing preparations market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for mastics, fillers and surfacing preparations contracted in 2019 to $386.1 million before rebounding sharply in 2020 to $520.4 million. This recovery set the stage for a period of significant expansion.

Market growth accelerated from 2021, driven by a strong recovery in Italy's construction sector. Residential construction surged by 12.7% and new builds grew by 9.6% that year, boosting demand for building envelope products like sealants. Fiscal incentives for modernizing commercial and tertiary buildings further stimulated investment. This momentum continued into 2022, with the market reaching $758.6 million. A favorable economic context, including Italy's leading export position to Malta and broader trade growth, supported business activity. However, inflation reaching 6.5% also contributed to higher production costs and market value.

After the peak, the market corrected to $660.0 million in 2023 and further to $624.1 million in 2024. During this period, industry focus shifted toward innovation and sustainability, with growing popularity of bio-based and recyclable sealants made from materials like soy and plant polymers. The increased use of adhesives for bonding 3D-printed parts also emerged as a new technological trend, highlighted by the planned ABS Europe 2026 trade fair in Vicenza.

Production mastics, fillers and surfacing preparations in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, the production value of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations reached 562.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a significant increase of 25.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 448.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 18.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy produced 722.1 thousand tons of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations in 2020, representing a 25.7% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 18.9%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 574.4 thousand tons, while the peak was in 2018 at 997.8 thousand tons. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 42.4%.

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

Exports mastics, fillers and surfacing preparations from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations from Italy declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Italy exported 128.9 thousand tons, down 19.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 36.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 225.0 thousand tons. The largest decline happened in 2019 with a 28.5% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations from Italy was diverse. Germany accounted for 14.1% of exports in kind, Switzerland for 13.9%, and Croatia for 7.1%, together making up just 35.2% of total flows. The remaining 64.8% was distributed among many other countries.

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

Export deliveries of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations from Italy fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 248.8 million US dollars, showing a notable decrease of 10.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 9.5%, with an annualized rate of 3.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 319.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 16.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for exports in value terms of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations from Italy was quite broad. Germany represented 26.9% of exports in value terms, Poland 4.6%, and Spain 3.9%, together accounting for only 35.3% 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 mastics, fillers and surfacing preparations to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's imports of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 84.5 thousand tons, a slight drop of 2.9% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, with an annualized rate of 1.4%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 88.5 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 0.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the leading source for imports in kind of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations to Italy, with a 43.9% share. Slovenia followed at 14.0%, and Belgium at 7.9%, together making up 65.8% 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, M $ US

Imports of mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations into Italy fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 206.6 million US dollars, down 4.7% year-over-year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 231.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.2% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 10.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany dominated the import structure in value terms for mastics, fillers, and surfacing preparations to Italy, with a 49.5% share. Belgium accounted for 12.7%, and France for 8.0%, together representing 70.3% of total flows.

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

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