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Toughened safety glass market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for toughened safety glass in Italy experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After a slight rise to 382 million USD in 2019, market size surged to 436 million USD in 2020, then dropped to 366 million USD in 2021 before recovering to 436 million USD in 2022.

Market volume climbed to 470 million USD in 2023, supported by evolving consumer preferences and technological progress that increased demand for tempered glass across multiple applications. The following year saw a sharp contraction to 326 million USD, as persistently high energy costs and a downturn in the construction segment for flat glass reduced overall production and market size.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  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 m²
  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 toughened safety glass in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's toughened safety glass production has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 537.3 million US dollars, representing a 0.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 23%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	(8.1%)	(0.9%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports toughened safety glass from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Italy's toughened safety glass export volume has decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 64.4 thousand tons, down 29.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 31.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 101.3 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 7.4% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(9.7%)	(29.6%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Italy's toughened safety glass exports in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany accounted for 24.6% of exports, France for 11.1%, and Spain for 11.0%. Together, these three countries made up 46.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 toughened safety glass export value has declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, exports amounted to 209.6 million US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 24.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 34.7%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 13.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 325.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.3% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	(15.2%)	(24.0%)	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany represented 27.4% of exports, France 10.7%, and Spain 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 48.3% of total flows, while many other countries made up the remaining 51.7%.

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 toughened safety glass to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's toughened safety glass import volume reached 64.9 thousand tons, reflecting a modest decline of 9.5% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 62.2 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 71.7 thousand tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 15.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	15.4%	(9.5%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, Turkey, and Spain—together accounted for 69.6% of Italy's total toughened safety glass imports in volume terms.

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

In 2020, Italy's toughened safety glass import value stood at 108.2 million US dollars, marking a moderate contraction of 6.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.2%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 2.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	1.1%	(6.5%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Turkey, and France were the main suppliers of toughened safety glass to Italy in value terms. China accounted for 36.6% of imports, Turkey for 12.9%, and France for 9.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 58.8% 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