Non-cellular, not reinforced, not laminated, not supported or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil and strip not self-adhesive market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for non-cellular unsaturated polyester sheets experienced a significant contraction in volume from 34 750 tons in 2018 to a low of 27 149 tons in 2023, before recovering sharply to 34 469 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market dropped to 86.4 million USD in 2019 but then followed a steady upward trajectory, reaching 104.7 million USD by the end of the period.

This divergence between physical volume and monetary value suggests a shift in product mix or an increase in average prices within the market segment. Domestic production mirrored the volatility, falling from 38 733 tons in 2018 to 26 975 tons in 2023 before a partial rebound, while trade flows for both imports and exports showed a general declining trend over the same timeframe.

Production non-cellular unsaturated polyester sheets in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 108.1 million US dollars, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 157.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 30.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 29.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Italy produced 31,809 tonnes of non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive), indicating a small rise of 1.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 31,411 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 18.9%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 38,733 tonnes, marking the largest increase of 15.9%.

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

Exports non-cellular unsaturated polyester sheets from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Exports of non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive) from Italy declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Italy exported 10,341 tonnes, down by 5.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Austria, Germany, and France—together accounted for 81.9% of Italy's total exports in volume for non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive).

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

Cross-border shipments of non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive) from Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 32.613 million US dollars, reflecting a modest reduction of 9.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 20.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -7.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 42.263 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 3.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (30.6% of exports in value terms), Austria (26.3%), and Poland (10.4%) accounted for the largest share of Italy's exports in value for non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive), together comprising 67.2% 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 non-cellular unsaturated polyester sheets to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Imports of non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive) into Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 10,921 tonnes, reflecting a moderate rise of 3.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 689.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 99.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Austria were the main sources for Italy's imports in volume for non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive), jointly accounting for 90.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Imports of non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive) into Italy increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported 12.514 million US dollars' worth of these products, showing a gradual gain of 7.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 580.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 89.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria held the dominant position in Italy's imports in value terms for non-cellular, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported, or similarly combined unsaturated polyester plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip (non-self-adhesive), accounting for 77.7% of total flows, with the remainder split among various smaller destinations.

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

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