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Paper finishing agents market in Italy

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for paper finishing agents contracted significantly in volume from 114.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 64.4 thousand tons in 2023, a decline of 44%. This downward trajectory reversed in 2024 with volume rebounding to 86.8 thousand tons.

Market value showed a parallel decline from $67.2 million to $33.9 million over the same period, though it temporarily increased to $44.9 million in 2021. Domestic production fell from 106.8 to 51.5 thousand tons before recovering to 72.0 thousand tons in 2024, while imports rose steadily after 2020.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production paper finishing agents in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of paper finishing agents has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 36.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 23.8% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 63.9%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.7%)	(23.9%)	(23.8%)	(28.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production of paper finishing agents has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 80.1 thousand tonnes, representing a gradual 9.7% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 50.2%, averaging an annualized decline of 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.6%)	(17.0%)	(9.7%)	(20.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper finishing agents from Italy

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of paper finishing agents declined in 2020. Exports totaled 16 270 tonnes, showing a modest 3.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 783 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 18.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	18.5%	(3.1%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Austria were the main buyers of paper finishing agents from Italy. Germany accounted for 38.3% of exports in kind, Spain for 12.0%, and Austria for 6.0%. Together, these three countries represented 56.4% of Italy's total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's exports of paper finishing agents have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 18 523 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight 0.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	11.4%	0.6%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of Italy's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Germany accounted for 27.3% of exports in value, Turkey for 8.3%, and Spain for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 43.2% of total export flows, while the remaining 56.8% went to other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper finishing agents to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of paper finishing agents amounted to 20 839 tonnes, indicating an 11.8% increase compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 644 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 22 135 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(15.8%)	11.8%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Austria, and Germany consistently held the top positions in Italy's import structure for paper finishing agents in kind. Sweden accounted for 25.6% of imports, Austria for 23.3%, and Germany for 20.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 69.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's imports of paper finishing agents totaled 22 606 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 19.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 11.7%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 18 951 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	(10.7%)	19.3%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and France led Italy's import structure for paper finishing agents in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.4% of imports, Austria for 17.2%, and France for 16.0%. Together, these three countries represented 63.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io