Sodium bicarbonate market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian sodium bicarbonate market grew steadily in volume from 332 thousand tons in 2018 to 385 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was supported by regulatory measures that integrated sodium bicarbonate into Italy's organic farming framework under Ministerial Decree 6793 of 2018, confirming its status as a basic substance for agricultural use. These rules likely stimulated demand within the organic sector, while imports rose consistently to meet consumption needs.

After 2021, market volume dipped to 361 thousand tons in 2023 before recovering to 377 thousand tons in 2024. The 2022 opening of Solvay's new 200-thousand-ton sodium bicarbonate plant in Bulgaria increased European supply, which may have influenced the Italian production landscape. Market value saw a notable jump in 2022, partly linked to broader global regulatory scrutiny affecting production costs. By 2024, the market was bolstered by worldwide growth driven by pharmaceutical and food industry demand, helping volumes rebound despite persistent environmental and quality regulations shaping local production.

Production sodium bicarbonate in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's sodium bicarbonate production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 86 147 thousand US dollars. However, in 2020, production dropped to 79 103 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 3.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's sodium bicarbonate production in volume terms showed some fluctuation. In 2018, output hit its lowest point at 253.4 thousand tons, marking a 2.1% decline from the previous year. Production rebounded in 2019 to 264.6 thousand tons, representing a 4.4% increase. However, in 2020, production decreased slightly to 259.5 thousand tons, down 1.9% from 2019.

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

Exports sodium bicarbonate from Italy

According to research findings, Italy did not export any sodium bicarbonate between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sodium bicarbonate to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's sodium bicarbonate imports have grown for three consecutive years. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes increased by 54%, representing an annualized growth rate of 15.5%. In 2020 specifically, imports reached 112.6 thousand tons, showing a substantial 15.7% year-over-year increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and France remained Italy's primary sodium bicarbonate suppliers. Turkey accounted for 40.4% of imports by volume, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 24.7%, and France for 15.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 80.2% of Italy's total sodium bicarbonate imports during this period.

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 sodium bicarbonate imports have increased in value for three straight years. Between 2017 and 2020, import values rose by 55.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 15.9%. In 2020 specifically, imports totaled 35 840 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.6% increase compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets dominated Italy's sodium bicarbonate imports by value. Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and France together accounted for 69.5% of the total import value during this period.

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

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