Tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vulcanized rubber tubes, pipes, and hoses in Italy experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Volume surged from 47.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 61.8 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted to 53.7 thousand tons in 2020. A robust recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 66.7 thousand tons, before it stabilized around 63-68 thousand tons in the subsequent years and fell to 59.1 thousand tons by 2024.

Regulatory measures were a consistent influence on market dynamics. The 2020 ministerial decree that established end-of-waste criteria for vulcanized rubber from used tires provided greater certainty for recycling operations, involving entities like Ecopneus with its network of companies. Market pressures emerged in 2022 from stricter European environmental regulations under REACH, which increased compliance costs for producers, combined with volatile prices for natural and synthetic rubber. These challenges persisted into 2024 with the full implementation of the End of Waste regulation, requiring producers to update official communications, alongside the renewal of the national collective labor agreement for the rubber and plastics sector, which affected industrial operating conditions.

Evolving consumer preferences toward high-performance and eco-friendly products, particularly in automotive applications, spurred innovation among manufacturers. However, this shift coincided with ongoing raw material price volatility and supply-chain factors that influenced production costs and overall market volume throughout the period.

Production tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber was valued at 567.0 million US dollars, marking a 22.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 729.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Italy produced 82 330 tonnes of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 15.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 10.6%, equating to an average annual reduction of 3.7%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 97 746 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual growth of 17.9%.

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

Exports tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 58 235 tonnes, representing a robust year-over-year decrease of 17.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 22.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export landscape for tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in kind was diverse. The United States accounted for 9.9% of exports, Germany for 9.6%, and the United Kingdom for 6.9%, together forming only 26.4% of total flows. The remaining 73.6% was distributed among many 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, M $ US

Italy's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 474.0 million US dollars, which is 16.3% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 18.8%, equating to an average annual reduction of 6.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 605.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Germany accounted for 12.2% of exports, the United States for 9.2%, and the United Kingdom for 5.7%, jointly making up only 27.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in kind declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 591 tonnes, down by 14.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.8%, equating to an average annual reduction of 6.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 39 316 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 9.2%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in kind were relatively evenly distributed. Turkey accounted for 15.1% of imports, Romania for 9.9%, and Czechia for 9.5%, together forming only 34.5% of total 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

Italy's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 225.2 million US dollars, reflecting a significant reduction of 17.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 298.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in value terms came from a broad set of markets. Germany accounted for 13.1% of imports, Turkey for 12.8%, and Czechia for 9.1%, together making up only 34.9% of total imports. The remaining 65.1% was sourced from many smaller destinations.

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

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