Pressure measuring instruments market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for pressure measuring instruments declined from 17.5 million units in 2018 to 13.4 million units in 2020. During this period, the implementation of the PED directive 2014/68/EU established mandatory safety requirements and periodic inspections for pressure equipment, creating a regulatory framework that influenced market standards.

Market volume recovered to 15.4 million units in 2021, supported by the update of European harmonized standards EN 13445, which tightened technical specifications for pressure vessels and spurred equipment renewal. A significant expansion followed in 2022, with volume reaching 19.6 million units, driven by rising demand for clinically validated digital and automatic blood pressure monitors for home and medical use, alongside government awareness campaigns for hypertension control. Growth continued in 2023, peaking at 23.1 million units, coinciding with updated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring guidelines and the introduction of digital INAIL services for equipment certification.

In 2024, the market contracted sharply to 15.3 million units, even as new digital services for pressure equipment management were launched and technical norms for equipment lifecycle were updated.

Production pressure measuring instruments in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of pressure measuring instruments declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 85 069 K $ US, but by 2020 it had fallen sharply to 52 398 K $ US, representing a significant 38.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 30.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. The most substantial year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production surged by 51.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Italy's production volume of pressure measuring instruments declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, output peaked at 3 036 K units, but by 2020 it had dropped to 2 601 K units, down 9.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5.5% overall, equating to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when production rose by 23.1%.

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

Exports pressure measuring instruments from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Italy exported 11 219 K units of pressure measuring instruments, showing a modest increase of 5.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 4.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a 5.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of pressure measuring instruments were widely distributed across various partner countries. Bulgaria accounted for 11.1% of exports in kind, Germany for 6.3%, and Poland for 4.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 22.0% of total export flows, highlighting the broad dispersion of trade 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of pressure measuring instruments declined. In 2019, exports reached their highest value at 153.9 M $ US, but by 2020 they had decreased slightly to 150.3 M $ US, marking a 2.3% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when exports rose by 11.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export portfolio for pressure measuring instruments in value terms was quite diverse. Germany accounted for 14.3% of exports in value, France for 6.3%, and China for 4.4%. Combined, these three countries made up only 25.0% of total export flows, indicating a broad range of trading partners.

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

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

Imports pressure measuring instruments to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

Italy's imports of pressure measuring instruments declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 22 029 K units, reflecting a moderate decrease of 9.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 14.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Poland were the primary suppliers of pressure measuring instruments to Italy in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 40.4% of imports in kind, China for 17.7%, and Poland for 15.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 73.2% of total imports in kind, demonstrating a high concentration of supply sources.

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

Italy's imports of pressure measuring instruments declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports peaked at 227.6 M $ US, but by 2020 they had dropped to 210.6 M $ US, representing a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when imports rose by 8.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United States, and China remained the main suppliers of pressure measuring instruments to Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 53.9% of imports in value, the United States for 6.8%, and China for 6.0%. Collectively, these three countries formed 66.7% of total imports in value, indicating a significant reliance on these key partners.

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

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