Welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for welded stainless steel tubes saw its volume fall from 928 thousand tons in 2018 to 642 thousand tons in 2020, before rebounding to 877 thousand tons in 2022. This recovery aligned with significant industry investments, including the launch of new high-frequency welding lines and the adoption of laser welding technologies, which enhanced production efficiency and product quality.

A key driver of the 2021-2022 growth was the 2022 revision of the EN 10357 standard, which updated technical and quality requirements for tubes used in demanding sectors like food processing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Concurrently, steady demand from construction, energy, and healthcare industries supported market expansion, reinforced by the strengthened positions of leading domestic manufacturers such as Ilta Inox and Tecnofar.

Following the peak in 2022, market volume contracted to 787 thousand tons in 2023 and further to 656 thousand tons in 2024.

Production welded circular stainless pipes in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 610 million US dollars, marking a significant drop of 20.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 383 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 908 thousand tonnes were produced, down by 15.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.7%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%.

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

Exports welded circular stainless pipes from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's exports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles totaled 273.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting a moderate decline of 9.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 11.1%, equating to an average annual decrease of 3.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany accounted for 23.7% of exports, Poland for 11.0%, and France for 9.6%, with these three countries together making up only 44.2% of total flows.

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 welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 989 million US dollars, indicating a drop of 9.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.3%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 169 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export structure in value terms remained highly diversified. Germany accounted for 24.1% of exports, France for 9.4%, and Poland for 8.9%, with these three countries together representing only 42.4% of total flows. A long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 57.6%.

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

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

Imports welded circular stainless pipes to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

Italy's imports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported 7.6 thousand tonnes, representing a robust loss of 17.8% relative to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 35.6%, with an average annual decline of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany led as the top supplier of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles to Italy, accounting for 47.3% of imports in kind. France followed with 9.2%, and Finland with 7.2%, with their combined share reaching 63.7% of total imports.

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 welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported a total of 46 million US dollars, representing a strong decline of 16.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 15.4%, equating to an average annual decrease of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 64 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the main source for Italy's imports of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms, accounting for 39.0%. Switzerland followed with 11.1%, and France with 8.6%, with these three countries together forming 58.7% 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