Plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, Italy's trade in calcined gypsum plasters underwent notable changes. Imports reached a high of 33.9 thousand tonnes in 2019 before declining to around 16 thousand tonnes from 2021 onward. Exports dropped sharply from 82.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 18.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, then fluctuated between 21 and 29 thousand tonnes for the remainder of the period.

From 2022 to 2024, domestic production and market volume contracted significantly. Production fell from 201.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 to 139.3 thousand tonnes in 2023, then edged down to 136.3 thousand tonnes in 2024. The market size in volume terms declined from 190.2 thousand tonnes to 132.4 thousand tonnes and stabilized at 130.7 thousand tonnes. During this time, global industry players announced plans for new advanced wallboard manufacturing facilities, pointing to ongoing innovation in gypsum-based products worldwide.

In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, decreasing from $13.7 million in 2022 to $11.7 million in 2023, with a slight increase to $11.8 million in 2024. The overall reduction in market scale occurred alongside adjusted international trade flows and production levels.

Production plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate from Italy

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 18 232 tonnes, marking a sharp 60.6% decline from 2019. In contrast, exports peaked in 2018 at 82 758 tonnes, which represented a substantial 113.8% increase from the previous year. Overall, there was a 4.5-fold difference between the highest and lowest points during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel, Malta, and Belgium were the primary destinations for Italy's exports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in volume terms. Israel accounted for 33.6% of exports, Malta for 21.4%, and Belgium for 15.2%. Together, these three markets represented 70.3% of total export flows.

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

Italy's exports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4 038 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 37.1% drop compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 893 thousand US dollars, which was a 25.0% increase from 2017. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's exports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in value terms were distributed across a wide range of markets. Malta was the largest destination with 24.8% of exports, followed by Germany at 8.4% and Spain at 8.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 41.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, Italy's imports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in volume terms declined in 2020. Imports stood at 28 135 tonnes, down 16.9% from the previous year. The peak was reached in 2019 with 33 871 tonnes, representing a 22.2% increase from 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 6.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Tunisia, and the United States were the leading sources for Italy's imports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in volume terms. Germany supplied 56.0% of imports, Tunisia 19.3%, and the United States 5.5%. Together, these three countries made up 80.8% of total import flows.

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

Italy's imports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in value terms fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 5 651 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 25.8% decrease year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 764 thousand US dollars, which was a 3.8% increase from 2017. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom were the largest suppliers of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate to Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.2% of imports, the United States for 17.4%, and the United Kingdom for 15.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 69.3% of total import value.

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

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