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Unlaminated plastics profiles market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for unlaminated plastics profiles expanded significantly from 2018 to 2023, with its total value rising from $232.4 million to $608.8 million. This period was characterized by strong growth phases, particularly a 36% increase in 2019 and a further 37% surge in 2021. After a peak in 2022, the market's growth rate moderated in 2023.

In 2024, the market's evolution was influenced by the implementation of new European and Italian sustainability regulations. The approval of the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which sets mandatory recycled content targets for packaging from 2025, alongside national fiscal incentives for reusable and biodegradable products, began reshaping industry dynamics. These regulatory shifts coincided with a notable decrease in both imports and exports of unlaminated plastics profiles during the year.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  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 unlaminated plastics profiles in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of unlaminated plastics profiles has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 319.4 million US dollars, marking a 5.7% rise compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production grew by 55.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 15.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	47.5%	5.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production of unlaminated plastics profiles has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 183.7 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 139.2% from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production surged by 272.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 55.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	55.7%	139.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unlaminated plastics profiles from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 36 450 tonnes, up by 0.7% year-on-year. The lowest level was recorded in 2018 at 35 917 tonnes, with a decline of 2.1% that year. In 2019, exports saw the largest increase of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	0.8%	0.7%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles were relatively evenly distributed. Germany accounted for 19.7% of exports in kind, France for 14.9%, and the United Kingdom for 6.1%, together making up 40.8% of total flows.

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

After two years of growth, Italy's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles declined. In 2020, exports totaled 201.7 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.4% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 2.4%, with an annualized rate of 0.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 206.6 million US dollars, following the largest increase of 3.4% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	1.5%	(2.4%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Italy's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles in value terms. France held 15.7% of exports, Germany 14.4%, and the United Kingdom 9.7%, together accounting for 39.9% of total exports, while numerous smaller partners each contributed modest shares.

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 unlaminated plastics profiles to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 36 450 tonnes, down by 8.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 17.2%, equating to an annualized decrease of 6.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	(0.2%)	(8.0%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium were the main sources for Italy's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles in kind. Germany accounted for 59.8% of imports, France for 8.5%, and Belgium for 6.3%, together representing 74.5% of total flows.

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

Italy's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 217.1 million US dollars, a 1.7% decline from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports dropped by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 231.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.8%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(4.4%)	(1.7%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, France, and Belgium formed the core group for Italy's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles in value terms. Germany accounted for 54.6% of imports, France for 9.5%, and Belgium for 6.2%, together making up 70.3% of total flows.

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