Syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae in Italy experienced notable fluctuations between 2019 and 2024. After reaching 1 170 млн долл. in 2019, market size dropped sharply to 838 млн долл. in 2020, then recovered to 976 млн долл. in 2021. A subsequent decline to 873 млн долл. occurred in 2022, followed by an increase to 966 млн долл. in 2024.

Domestic production fell from 487 млн долл. in 2019 to 183 млн долл. in 2020, before slowly climbing to 263 млн долл. by 2024. Imports rose steadily from 1 101 млн долл. in 2018 to 1 514 млн долл. in 2024, while exports expanded from 385 млн долл. to 811 млн долл. over the same period, indicating growing international trade activity.

Production syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's output of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae was valued at 182.8 million US dollars, marking a sharp 62.5% reduction compared to the previous year.

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

Exports syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 16 362 tonnes, representing a 12.6% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 063 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 17.0%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 20.4% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United States were the top destinations for Italy's exports in kind, accounting for 20.6%, 15.3%, and 14.2% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 50.1% of all export flows.

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 a two-year rise, Italy's export value of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae declined. In 2020, the export volume stood at 430 million US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 1.4% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 436 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.2%.

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

The country composition of Italy's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. France, Germany, and the Netherlands accounted for 15.5%, 14.7%, and 9.6% of the total, respectively, together forming just 39.8% of all flows. The remaining 60.2% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports syringes, needles, catheters and cannulae to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 26 632 tonnes, which is 20.7% lower compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 35 645 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and China were the principal sources for Italy's imports in kind, accounting for 24.4%, 19.5%, and 19.3% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 63.2% of all import flows.

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

After a two-year uptick, Italy's imports of syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae declined. In 2020, imports reached 1 085 million US dollars, constituting a 3.0% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 118 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 11.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany—together accounted for 64.5% of Italy's total imports in value terms for syringes, needles, catheters, and cannulae.

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

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