Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for non-reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyethylene sheets, film, and strip experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Market volume started at 302 thousand tons in 2018, declined to 260 thousand tons in 2020, then surged to a peak of 382 thousand tons in 2021. After a modest decrease to 369 thousand tons in 2022, the market contracted sharply to 266 thousand tons in 2023 before recovering to 327 thousand tons in 2024.

The sharp downturn in 2023 was influenced by broader European market challenges, including production overcapacity and the lingering effects of the energy crisis, which disrupted distribution and pressured prices for polyethylene packaging films. The rebound in 2024 was supported by industry innovation towards sustainable packaging, such as the launch of elasticized films containing post-consumer recycled materials and increased adoption of recycled PE films across sectors like food, construction, and automotive.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Italy's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets increased in 2020. Output was valued at 864 million US dollars, marking a 6.9% year-over-year rise. However, over the broader 2017-2020 period, production fell by 39.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.5%. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 808 million US dollars, while the sharpest drop was in 2018 at 35.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 400.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest decrease of 5.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 48.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.7%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Italy fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 303.3 thousand tonnes, showing little change from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export structure for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets remained highly fragmented. France accounted for 19.4% of exports in kind, Germany for 19.1%, and Spain for 4.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 43.1% of total flows, with no single nation holding a dominant share.

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 export value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 701.2 million US dollars, down slightly by 1.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 787.3 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 at 9.9%. The biggest increase was in 2018 at 3.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Spain were the top buyers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 18.6% of exports, France for 16.4%, and Spain for 4.7%. However, their combined share was only 39.8% of total export value, indicating a diversified country 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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets amounted to 162.6 thousand tonnes, down moderately by 5.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 8.6%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Tunisia were key suppliers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Italy. Germany held 24.5% of imports in kind, France 11.0%, and Tunisia 10.0%. Their combined share reached 45.5% of total imports, but no single country dominated the market.

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

After two years of growth, Italy's import value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets declined in 2020. Imports totaled 389.2 million US dollars, a decrease of 6.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 417.7 million US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's supplier base for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets was broad and diverse. Germany accounted for 28.6% of imports in value terms, France for 14.6%, and Spain for 6.1%. Together, these three countries contributed only 49.3% of total import value, with many other nations holding smaller but significant shares.

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

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