Plastic spools and bobbins market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for plastic spools and bobbins in Italy expanded from 169.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 192.5 thousand tons in 2019, before contracting over the next two years to 141.1 thousand tons in 2021.

A strong recovery began in 2022, with the market reaching 181.9 thousand tons that year and continuing to grow to 211.8 thousand tons by 2024. This sustained expansion was primarily driven by European regulatory shifts, including upcoming mandates for recycled plastic content in packaging, which compelled manufacturers to innovate and adapt their production. Concurrent growth in Italy's flexible packaging sector further supported demand for plastic supports.

Production plastic spools and bobbins in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of plastic spools and bobbins declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 499.0 million US dollars, down 4.0% from 2019. Production increased by 28% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 8.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 519.9 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 22.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production of plastic spools and bobbins declined after two years of improvement. In 2020, 182.9 thousand tonnes were produced, down 5.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 19.5%, averaging an annual increase of 6.1%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 194.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual rise also occurring that year at 15.5%.

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

Exports plastic spools and bobbins from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 11 611 tonnes of plastic spools and bobbins, a 16.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 22.2%, averaging an annual decline of 8.0%. The only increase during this period was recorded in 2019 at 2.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of plastic spools and bobbins were not dominated by any single market. Germany accounted for 17.1% of exports by volume, Spain for 6.3%, and Poland for 5.3%. Together, these three countries represented 28.7% of total exports, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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 plastic spools and bobbins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 49 022 thousand US dollars, down 12.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 56 989 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of plastic spools and bobbins in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for 20.3% of export value, Spain for 7.3%, and France for 6.0%. Together, these three markets represented 33.6% 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 plastic spools and bobbins to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of plastic spools and bobbins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was 6 557 tonnes, a sharp reduction of 45.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 59.9%, averaging an annual decline of 26.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Portugal, and Poland were the key suppliers of plastic spools and bobbins to Italy by volume. Germany accounted for 56.0% of imports, Portugal for 5.8%, and Poland for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 67.1% 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 plastic spools and bobbins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 28 573 thousand US dollars, down 38.9% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 47.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 58 972 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 8.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Spain were the largest suppliers of plastic spools and bobbins to Italy by value. Germany accounted for 43.4% of import value, China for 13.8%, and Spain for 7.0%. Together, these three countries formed 64.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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