Metal shearing machines market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for metal shearing machines expanded from $34.6 million in 2018 to $47.5 million in 2020, while production value declined from $147.1 million to $142.1 million over the same period. In 2021, the market size contracted sharply to $16.9 million, and production fell to $88.5 million. This drop was driven by rising scrap iron prices, which increased costs for the metallurgical sector and reduced demand for new metalworking machinery.

Import volumes fluctuated, peaking at $18.7 million in 2022 amid persistent difficulties in the Italian metallurgical sector, including high energy costs and reduced demand that affected local production. Exports, after decreasing to $83.9 million in 2021, recovered strongly to reach $192.8 million in 2024. This export growth was supported by global demand for automation and digitalization in metal processing, which boosted orders for Italian machinery.

Italy maintained its position as a major exporter of metal shearing machines in Europe, with companies like Ecotecnica Europe S.r.l. providing support and sales of shearing presses, including used equipment, focusing on quality and technical refurbishment.

Production metal shearing machines in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of metal shearing machines reached a value of 142.1 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 49.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.4%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 147.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 55.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 4.6%.

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

Exports metal shearing machines from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Italy's exports of metal shearing machines declined in 2020. The export volume stood at 9,063 tonnes, representing a decrease of 21.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 16.3%, translating to an average annual decline of 5.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 11,509 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Australia, and Turkey were the top buyers of metal shearing machines from Italy, accounting for 9.7%, 5.7%, and 5.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 20.4% of total exports, with the remaining share distributed among a wide range of smaller trading partners.

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 exports of metal shearing machines in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The export value amounted to 107.5 million US dollars, down 5.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 125.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 25.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with exports dropping by 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy exported metal shearing machines to numerous countries, with the largest destinations being the United States, China, and Germany. However, even these top three markets together accounted for only 22.4% of total exports in value terms, highlighting a diversified export structure.

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 shearing machines to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of metal shearing machines in kind declined for the second year in a row in 2020. The import volume reached 1,769 tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 31.7%, with an average annual decline of 11.9%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2,696 tonnes, which also saw a modest increase of 4.1%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, with imports dropping by 33.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China were the main sources of metal shearing machine imports to Italy in kind, accounting for 35.2%, 16.6%, and 13.7% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 65.5% 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, M $ US

The import data for metal shearing machines in value terms shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2020, the difference between the highest and lowest values was twofold. In 2020, imports totaled 12.8 million US dollars, a robust increase of 20.4% compared to the previous year. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 13.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 96.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with imports dropping by 19.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Spain, and China were the principal markets for metal shearing machine imports to Italy in value terms, together accounting for 55.2% of total imports.

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

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