Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for non-reinforced, non-cellular polypropylene sheet experienced significant value fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. The market size more than doubled from 465 million dollars in 2018 to a peak of 960 million dollars in 2020. This period of rapid expansion was followed by a sharp contraction to 664 million dollars in 2021 and stabilization near 669 million dollars in 2022.

Market value declined to 552 million dollars in 2023, a period marked by significant volatility in polypropylene raw material prices which increased production costs and affected market stability. The market recovered to 679 million dollars in 2024, a rebound coinciding with the launch of innovative ecological barrier films and a strong industry shift toward packaging made with recycled and sustainable materials, driven by stricter Italian and European environmental regulations.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 1 297 million US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 28.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 38.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.5%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2018 at 873 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets in Italy rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, Italy produced 536.2 thousand tonnes, representing a steep increase of 46.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 60.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.0%. The minimum output was in 2018 at 307.7 thousand tonnes, when the largest decline of 8.0% occurred.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets totaled 276.6 thousand tonnes, down by 1.8% from 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 269.9 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 4.0%. Exports peaked in 2019 at 281.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 4.3% recorded that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy supplied not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets to a diverse range of markets. Even the top destinations—Germany, Belgium, and Spain—collectively accounted for only 47.1% of total exports in volume terms.

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 exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 786.5 million US dollars, showing a modest drop of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 30.7% of exports, Belgium for 10.9%, and France for 6.8%, together representing 48.5% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 51.5%.

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 PP sheet to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets amounted to 185.8 thousand tonnes, indicating a moderate gain of 9.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 170.4 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets to Italy were widely dispersed across partner countries. Germany contributed 22.2% of imports, Turkey 9.4%, and Bulgaria 8.4%, together accounting for only 40.0% of total volume.

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

In 2020, Italy's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets reached 449.5 million US dollars, reflecting a rise of 7.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 7.1%, with an average annual increase of 2.3%. The minimum import value was in 2019 at 416.5 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 5.4% occurred.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Portugal played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets to Italy. Germany accounted for 29.8% of imports in value terms, Turkey for 7.7%, and Portugal for 6.1%, with their combined share reaching only 43.6% of total imports.

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

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