Non-cellular cellulose family sheets market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for non-cellular cellulose sheets saw considerable volume swings from 2018 to 2024. Market size fell from 5,850 tonnes in 2018 to a low of 4,115 tonnes in 2020, then partially recovered to 4,332 tonnes in 2021. A sharp surge to 6,720 tonnes occurred in 2022, followed by a contraction to 4,375 tonnes in 2023.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 5,779 tonnes. This growth aligned with Italy's role as a leading European producer and exporter, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and biodegradable cellulose products. Technological innovations, industry collaborations, and regulatory shifts toward environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, such as advanced dyeing methods that eliminate caustic soda and salt, supported market expansion.

Production non-cellular cellulose family sheets in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of non-cellular cellulose family sheets has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 72.3 million US dollars, marking an 18.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 117.9 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 25.0% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 39.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production volume of non-cellular cellulose family sheets has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 3 431 tonnes were produced, showing an 11.8% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 8.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.8%. The peak volume was in 2018, with 5 064 tonnes. The most substantial drop was in 2019, at 23.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 35.6%.

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

Exports non-cellular cellulose family sheets from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of non-cellular cellulose family sheets declined. In 2020, exports totaled 2 866 tonnes, indicating a modest 5.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 025 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of non-cellular cellulose family sheets were widely distributed across partner countries. India accounted for 21.9% of exports, Germany for 14.8%, and France for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.2% 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

In 2020, Italy's export value of non-cellular cellulose family sheets stood at 34 906 thousand US dollars, showing a significant reduction of 16.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 770 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.1%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Hong Kong accounted for 18.9% of exports, France for 16.7%, and China for 10.6%. Together, these three markets represented only 46.2% of total flows, with the remaining 53.8% going to other partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports non-cellular cellulose family sheets to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of non-cellular cellulose family sheets totaled 3 550 tonnes, equivalent to a 17.0% year-on-year reduction. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.2%, with an average annual decline of 7.2%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, at 18.1%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, at 17.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom accounted for 32.7% of Italy's imports of non-cellular cellulose family sheets, Austria for 21.3%, and Germany for 19.0%. Together, these three countries absorbed 72.9% of total imports, making them the main sources.

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 import value of non-cellular cellulose family sheets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 392 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 6.7% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 38.7%, with an average annual increase of 11.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Italy's imports in value terms were the United Kingdom, Germany, and China. Together, they accounted for 69.9% 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