Non-electrical graphite or carbon articles market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for non-electrical graphite and carbon articles began the period at $471.4 million in 2018, supported by a global production surge and the entry of new international players. Despite industrial investments strengthening Italy's position, the market contracted to $437.2 million in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic then caused supply chain disruptions and introduced new health regulations, reducing the market size to $393.0 million in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching $448.5 million as demand rebounded and new Italian and EU labeling and traceability rules came into effect.

In 2022, the market stabilized at $455.8 million amid continued sustainability trends, innovation investments, and global raw material price volatility. The following year saw a sharp expansion to $706.4 million, before a correction to $653.3 million in 2024.

Production non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 180.3 million US dollars, marking a 3.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 13.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest production volume occurred in 2020 at 7.1 thousand tonnes, down 2.3% from 2019. In contrast, the highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 355.1 thousand tonnes, representing a 1,389.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline happened in 2019 with a 98.0% drop, creating a 50-fold gap between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020.

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

Exports non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy exported 2,322 tonnes of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in 2020, a 6.7% decrease from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2,279 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 2,488 tonnes, which represented a 9.2% increase from 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Colombia were the largest buyers of Italy's non-electrical graphite or carbon articles by volume, accounting for 11.5%, 10.8%, and 9.2% of exports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 31.5% of total exports, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

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

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles declined in 2020, reaching 97.1 million US dollars, an 11.2% decrease year-over-year. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 109.3 million US dollars, representing a 26.2% increase from 2018. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export markets by value remained diverse, with no single country dominating. Germany accounted for 15.7% of export value, France for 11.1%, and China for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 34.2% of total export 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-electrical graphite or carbon articles to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy imported approximately 6,900 tonnes of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in 2020, a significant 10.4% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 42.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 9.3%. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 43.6%, averaging an annual decline of 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three countries dominated Italy's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles by volume: Germany, the United States, and France. Together, they accounted for 68.2% of total imports.

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

Following two years of growth, Italy's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles declined in 2020, totaling 309.9 million US dollars, a 13.8% decrease from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 359.7 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.5%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and France were the primary sources of Italy's imports by value, accounting for 39.5%, 17.1%, and 13.7% respectively. Together, these three countries represented 70.3% 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