Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Italian consumption of paper tablecloths and serviettes fluctuated considerably between 2018 and 2022, with a notable surge to 212 thousand tons in 2020 followed by a contraction to 158 thousand tons in 2021 and a modest recovery to 164 thousand tons in 2022.

Market volume soared to 271 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was fueled by growing consumer preference for eco-friendly, compostable products made with recycled materials and the adoption of innovative, more durable materials like TNT Airspun and Spunlace by producers catering to the HoReCa sector.

The upward trajectory reversed sharply in 2024, with consumption falling to 129 thousand tons, marking the lowest point in the period and underscoring the market's volatility.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, the production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 517.3 million US dollars, marking a 12.6% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 8.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 439.0 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 22.3% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following a two-year decline, Italy's production of tablecloths and serviettes from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers has rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 245.7 thousand tonnes, showing a significant increase of 27.5% over 2019. Despite this recent growth, production fell by 11.3% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decrease of 3.9%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 192.8 thousand tonnes, while the steepest decline of 27.4% took place in 2018.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 37 659 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, which represents a 7.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 36 271 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 40 555 tonnes, when exports surged by 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Spain were the top buyers of Italy's tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, accounting for 26.0%, 13.2%, and 10.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 49.7% of total exports, indicating a diversified market structure with no single country dominating.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's cross-border shipments of tablecloths and serviettes from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined in 2020. Exports totaled 86 986 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial drop of 10.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports still increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 96 860 thousand US dollars, when exports rose by 10.1%.

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

The value-based export structure from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with France, Germany, and Spain contributing 23.5%, 12.3%, and 12.0% of exports in value terms, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 47.8% of total flows, and no country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports paper tablecloths and serviettes to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 4 403 tonnes, down 32.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 41.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Austria consistently served as the main sources for Italy's imports in kind of tablecloths and serviettes from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, with shares of 26.8%, 24.0%, and 17.8%, respectively. Together, they represented 68.6% of total 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, K $ US

Italy's imports of tablecloths and serviettes from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 560 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 35.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 44.7%, with a compound annual decrease of 17.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, France, and Austria were the key partners for Italy's imports in value terms of tablecloths and serviettes from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, accounting for 33.0%, 19.0%, and 13.5% of imports, respectively. Collectively, they made up 65.5% of total import flows.

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

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