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Synthetic rubber market in Italy

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Italian synthetic rubber market volume declined from 615.1 thousand tonnes to 519.8 thousand tonnes, with a peak of 635.1 thousand tonnes in 2021 followed by a contraction. The lowest volume was recorded in 2023 at 513.1 thousand tonnes.

Market value exhibited significant volatility, falling to 1 138 million US dollars in 2020 before rising sharply to 1 752 million in 2021 and reaching a high of 1 843 million in 2022. It then decreased to 1 548 million in 2023 and partially recovered to 1 584 million in 2024.

Over the period, domestic production dropped from 478.0 thousand tonnes to 349.8 thousand tonnes, while imports and exports also decreased, reflecting a broader reduction in market activity.

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 kind
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K t
  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, K t
  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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 synthetic rubber in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's synthetic rubber production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 929 million US dollars, marking a significant drop of 14.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 46.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.8%)	(12.0%)	(14.1%)	(19.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's synthetic rubber production has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 425.5 thousand tonnes, showing a modest decline of 7.8% versus 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 40.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.4%)	(3.5%)	(7.8%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports synthetic rubber from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Synthetic rubber exports from Italy have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 181.3 thousand tonnes, up by 8.5% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest level was in 2018 at 165.7 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred that same year, at 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	0.9%	8.5%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's synthetic rubber exports in volume were spread across many partner countries. Germany accounted for 10.9% of exports, Spain for 8.4%, and Turkey for 7.1%, together making up just 26.4% of total flows.

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 synthetic rubber exports have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 282.7 million US dollars, a sharp decrease of 11.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 22.5%, with an average annual drop of 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(11.0%)	(11.1%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly fragmented. Germany represented 13.0% of exports, Spain 8.1%, and Turkey 6.0%, together accounting for only 27.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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 synthetic rubber to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's synthetic rubber imports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 283.1 thousand tonnes, down by 6.3% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 6.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 302.7 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018, at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	(0.3%)	(6.3%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, Italy's synthetic rubber imports in volume were distributed among a broad range of partner countries. Germany contributed 22.4% of imports, Belgium 14.1%, and France 9.2%, together making up just 45.7% of total flows.

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 synthetic rubber imports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value registered 492.0 million US dollars, a drop of 20.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26%, with an average annual decline of 9.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 693.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018, at 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(10.8%)	(20.5%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy imported synthetic rubber from numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Germany, Belgium, and France—together represented only 44.4% of total imports in value terms.

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