Reinforced flexible tubes and hoses market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for reinforced flexible tubes and hoses expanded from 393.7 million US dollars in 2018 to 439.6 million in 2019, driven by technological innovations in materials like polyurethane and PVC, which broadened industrial applications in agriculture, food processing, and petrochemicals. The presence of established Italian manufacturers with quality certifications provided a stable production base. However, in 2020, the market contracted to 381.0 million US dollars as stricter environmental and food safety regulations, including the EU Regulation 1935/2004, required producers to adapt their processes, temporarily slowing activity.

A sharp rebound followed in 2021, with the market reaching 502.5 million US dollars, fueled by the expansion of flexible plastic packaging demand from the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Increased mergers and partnerships among companies aimed at developing sustainable product portfolios further stimulated growth. The upward trend continued in 2022, with the market climbing to 631.2 million US dollars, supported by European regulatory pressure to reduce single-use plastics and boost recycling, which incentivized demand for eco-friendly tubes and hoses, even as rising energy and raw material costs increased production expenses.

After peaking in 2022, the market declined to 537.8 million US dollars in 2023. The following year saw a strong recovery to 678.5 million US dollars, driven by the implementation of new European packaging regulations like the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Single-Use Plastics Directive, which set recycling and reuse targets. Additionally, Italian companies invested in advanced hose technologies for renewable energy and hydrogen, while demand for PVC hoses remained robust in key application sectors such as construction, agriculture, and automotive.

Production reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses was valued at 634.5 million US dollars, marking a modest 7.0% decline from 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 682.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 3.3%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy produced 242.1 thousand tonnes of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in 2020, representing a 4.4% decrease from 2019. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 234.5 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 17.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 8.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 5.3%.

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

Exports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volume reached 82 045 tonnes, remaining stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 14.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export structure for reinforced flexible tubes and hoses was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 22.4% of exports, France for 7.8%, and Poland for 6.3%, together representing 36.5% of total flows. The remaining 63.5% was distributed among many other countries.

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

In 2020, Italy's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses were valued at 366.6 million US dollars, showing a moderate 6.2% increase from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 375.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.5%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 8.2%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.6%, with an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Germany represented 20.0% of exports, France 8.2%, and Poland 5.7%, together capturing 33.9% of total 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 reinforced flexible tubes and hoses to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy imported 16 723 tonnes of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in 2020, up by 0.8% from the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 at 17 311 tonnes, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 5.0%. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's import structure for reinforced flexible tubes and hoses remained fragmented. Germany accounted for 22.6% of imports, Turkey for 10.5%, and Spain for 9.9%, together representing 43.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

In 2020, Italy's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses reached 113.2 million US dollars, corresponding to a 10.6% increase from the previous year. Imports were highest in 2018 at 120.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 18.1%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 15.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for 28.1% of imports, Poland for 10.7%, and Austria for 7.2%, together capturing 45.9% of total flows.

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

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