Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds experienced significant growth from 12 451 tons in 2018 to a peak of 15 146 tons in 2021, largely driven by sustained fiscal incentives. The introduction of a 50% tax deduction for solar shading installations via the 2018 Budget Law stimulated consumer demand, supporting market expansion into 2019. Although volume contracted to 11 592 tons in 2020, the government formally established the Ecobonus scheme in August of that year, defining new technical requirements and spending limits. This framework enabled a sharp recovery in 2021 when the Ecobonus was extended at 50% with a confirmed expenditure ceiling of €60 000.

Regulatory simplifications and evolving incentive schemes characterized the market from 2022 onward. The 2022 VEPA law streamlined the installation of removable awnings and tarpaulins by eliminating the need for a building permit, while updated free-building regulations reinforced earlier permissions. Market volume, however, fell to 13 848 tons in 2022. The following year, despite the prolongation of the 50% deduction and the availability of the Superbonus 110% for combined interventions, the market contracted sharply to 9 603 tons. A modest rebound to 9 959 tons occurred in 2024 following the 'Salva Casa' decree, which classified awnings and bioclimatic pergolas as free-building works, further removing administrative barriers for installations.

Production tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, the production value of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds reached 198.2 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 25.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 207.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 23.7%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 43.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Italy's production of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in physical terms declined. In 2020, output totaled 9 251 tonnes, down 6.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 51.8%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 14.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 9 843 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 60.7%.

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

Exports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds from Italy fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 765 tonnes, a decrease of 7.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 21.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in physical terms was diverse. France accounted for 21.8% of exports, Switzerland for 16.6%, and Germany for 8.5%, together making up 46.9% of total flows. The remaining 53.1% was distributed among numerous 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, K $ US

Exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds from Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 26 422 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant contraction of 12.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 023 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 4.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, France, Switzerland, and Germany were the leading buyers of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds from Italy in value terms, but they did not dominate the market. France represented 23.2% of exports, Switzerland 16.5%, and Germany 9.4%, together accounting for 49.2% of total export value. The rest was spread across a wide range of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in physical terms declined. In 2020, import volume reached 4 106 tonnes, down 15.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.4%, with an annualized rate of 2.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 4 859 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the main source for Italy's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in physical terms, accounting for 80.7% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds into Italy fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value decreased by 13.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 16.3%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 5.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China, Germany, and Austria were the key partners for Italy's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in value terms. China accounted for 52.9% of imports, Germany for 12.8%, and Austria for 8.2%, together representing 73.9% 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