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Plugs and sockets market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for plugs and sockets contracted between 2018 and 2020, with its total size declining from 417.1 million US dollars to 389.2 million US dollars.

A strong reversal occurred in 2021, when the market surged by over 40% to 554.9 million US dollars. This expansion aligned with the publication of the CEI 64-8 standard that year, which introduced updated safety and energy efficiency rules for electrical installations, prompting demand for compliant products. Growth continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching a market size of 650.4 million US dollars.

In 2024, the market value decreased to 629.7 million US dollars. During this period, major regulatory updates were implemented, including the enforcement of the ninth edition of the CEI 64-8 standard from November 1st, which reinforced safety requirements and added specifications for electric vehicle charging circuits, reflecting the country's rising adoption of electric vehicles.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 plugs and sockets in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of plugs and sockets has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 254.8 million US dollars, representing a modest 9.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 16.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(3.2%)	(9.9%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plugs and sockets from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of plugs and sockets have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country shipped 8,907 tonnes abroad, marking a 6.4% decline from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 16.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 10,917 tonnes, which saw a 2.1% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(12.8%)	(6.4%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy traded plugs and sockets with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—France, Germany, and Czechia—collectively accounted for only 33.4% of total exports by volume.

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, M $ US

Italy's exports of plugs and sockets have fallen for the second year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 240.3 million US dollars, down 6.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.5%, with an annualized decline of 4.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 293.5 million US dollars, which saw an 8.1% increase. The largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 12.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	(12.1%)	(6.8%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (12.9% of export value), France (11.2%), and Czechia (8.7%) were the largest buyers of Italian plugs and sockets, but they were not dominant. Together, they accounted for 32.8% of total export value, with many smaller partners making up the rest.

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 plugs and sockets to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of plugs and sockets have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 12,670 tonnes, indicating a small drop of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 50%, with an annualized decline rate of 20.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.0%)	(9.5%)	(1.3%)	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (25.5% of import volume), China (20.2%), and Belgium (16.4%) were the main sources of plugs and sockets for Italy, together representing 62.1% of total imports by volume.

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, M $ US

Italy's imports of plugs and sockets have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 240.3 million US dollars, showing a slight 1.9% year-on-year decline. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 418.4 million US dollars, which saw an 11.1% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.7% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	(8.7%)	(1.9%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (35.0% of import value), China (15.8%), and the United Kingdom (6.4%) continued to lead as suppliers of plugs and sockets to Italy, jointly accounting for 57.2% of total import value.

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