Metal-reinforced hoses without fittings market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for metal-reinforced vulcanised rubber hoses without fittings from 2018 was underpinned by a strong base of specialized domestic manufacturers like Effegomma, Tovo Gomma spa, and Mantova Gomma. Their investment in advanced vulcanisation technologies, product customization, and strict adherence to mandatory CE certification and ISO quality standards supported market activity. This foundation contributed to an initial expansion in domestic market volume, which grew from 29 528 tonnes in 2018 to 33 733 tonnes in 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused significant disruptions to manufacturing and distribution, leading to a sharp contraction in the market volume to 24 091 tonnes. As pandemic-related restrictions eased, a period of robust recovery followed in 2021, with market volume surging to 39 583 tonnes as industrial production and commercial activities resumed.

The market stabilized at 39 172 tonnes in 2022, influenced by global supply chain tensions and increased raw material costs which moderated further growth. Following this, market volume decreased to 32 471 tonnes in 2023 before seeing a partial recovery to 34 957 tonnes in 2024.

Production metal-reinforced hoses without fittings in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings was valued at 238.2 million US dollars, marking a 27.3% year-over-year decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 327.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Italy produced 43,806 tonnes of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings, representing a 24.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 23.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 8.5%. The peak production volume occurred in 2019 with 58,324 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 4.2%.

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

Exports metal-reinforced hoses without fittings from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 34,133 tonnes, down by 16.8% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 25.3%, corresponding to an annualized decline rate of 9.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export structure for metal-reinforced hoses without fittings remained fragmented. The United States accounted for 13.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 8.4%, and Germany for 8.4%, with these three countries together representing only 30.1% of total flows. No single country held a dominant share during this period.

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 export value of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 203.1 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 15.6% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 265.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The United States accounted for 14.2% of exports, Germany for 12.9%, and the United Kingdom for 8.3%, with these three countries together comprising just 35.4% 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 metal-reinforced hoses without fittings to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 14,418 tonnes, indicating a 12.3% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 16.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 6.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 17,842 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 2.9%.

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

The market base for Italy's imports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings in kind was broad from 2017 to 2020. Romania accounted for 12.9% of imports, North Macedonia for 11.2%, and Malaysia for 10.4%, with these three countries together representing only 34.5% of total flows. The remaining 65.5% was distributed among 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 metal-reinforced hoses without fittings in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 77.4 million US dollars, reflecting a controlled decrease of 7.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 77.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.7%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 8.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports of metal-reinforced hoses without fittings in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. Romania accounted for 10.2% of imports, North Macedonia for 9.7%, and Czechia for 9.6%, with these three countries together comprising only 29.5% 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