Earlier Report Observations
From 2020 to 2022, the Italian market for nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil showed a recovery in volume, growing from 4,050 t in 2021 to 4,858 t in 2022. The market value increased markedly over this period, reaching 139.8 million USD in 2022, supported by a rise in domestic production from 927 t to 1,504 t.
In 2023 and 2024, import volumes remained high, exceeding 4,400 t annually. The market saw consolidation with Eusider Group's acquisition of Profiltubi and OMV Ventura, enhancing its footprint in specialty steel and nickel alloys. Concurrently, Global Alloys S.r.l. focused on importing tailored nickel alloy solutions for sectors like Oil & Gas, contributing to product availability and specialization.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators
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4.1. In kind
- 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022
- 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022
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4.2. In value
- 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2022
- 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022
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4.1. In kind
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Italy
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2022, t
- 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Italy
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil in Italy
In value, 2017-2020, K $ US
Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Exports nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil from Italy
Exports in kind, t
Italy's exports of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 315 tonnes, representing a significant drop of 14.3% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 37%, which translates to an average annual decline of 14.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (8.8%) | (19.5%) | (14.3%) | (14.3%) |
Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's exports of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. The top three destinations—Iran (13.8% of exports), Germany (11.5%), and Cyprus (10.9%)—collectively accounted for just 36.1% of total export volumes.
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 export value of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 848 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 3.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 2.4%, averaging an annual drop of 0.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 11 182 thousand US dollars, following a 23.4% increase that year. However, exports then fell by 18.3% in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 23.4% | (18.3%) | (3.1%) | (0.8%) |
During 2017–2020, Italy's nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil exports in value terms were spread among numerous countries. Even the largest markets—Iran, Germany, and France—combined for only 43.4% 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 nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil to Italy
Imports in kind, t
After two years of decline, Italy's imports of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil rebounded in 2020. Import volume reached 4 186 tonnes, marking a strong increase of 18.8% compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 523 tonnes, following a 13.5% drop in 2018.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (13.5%) | (2.1%) | 18.8% | 0.2% |
From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Italy's imports of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil in volume terms were Germany (46.6% of imports), France (14.0%), and the United States (9.5%). Together, these three countries supplied 70.1% of total import volumes.
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
Following a two-year downturn, Italy's import value of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil rose in 2020. Imports amounted to 90 524 thousand US dollars, reflecting a solid growth of 13.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 8.3%, with an average annual rise of 2.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 79 794 thousand US dollars, when imports fell by 3.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (1.2%) | (3.4%) | 13.4% | 2.7% |
Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (43.9% of import value), France (14.2%), and the United States (11.9%) were the primary sources for Italy's imports of nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil in value terms, collectively accounting for 70.0% of total import value.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020
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