Wooden tableware and kitchenware market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian wooden tableware and kitchenware market saw a contraction from 15,378 t in 2018 to 12,092 t in 2020. During this period, the 2018 entry of STM-Laser into the market, offering over 1,200 eco-friendly products, signaled a rising consumer interest in sustainable goods.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 17,319 t in 2021. This growth was supported by the established player Bisetti, which reinforced its presence through product innovation with FSC® and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, participation in the HOST trade fair in Milan, and a collaboration with La Cucina Italiana magazine to promote traditional Italian craftsmanship.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume declined to 12,494 t by 2024. In 2022, market trends included growing demand for handcrafted olive wood utensils and increased corporate focus on eco-friendly promotional items, yet these shifts did not reverse the overall downward trajectory in total market size.

Production wooden tableware and kitchenware in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's wooden tableware and kitchenware production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 27.1 million US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 19.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 81.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -43.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's wooden tableware and kitchenware production volume has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 5,951 tonnes were produced, reflecting a sharp decline of 23.6% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 86.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -48.5%.

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

Exports wooden tableware and kitchenware from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy exported 2,586 tonnes of wooden tableware and kitchenware, showing a modest increase of 8.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.1%.

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

The export market for wooden tableware and kitchenware from Italy was highly diversified between 2017 and 2020. The United States accounted for 26.1% of exports in volume, Germany for 9.4%, and Canada for 7.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 42.7% of total flows, with the remaining 57.3% spread across numerous other nations.

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

In 2020, Italy's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports were valued at 21.039 million US dollars, up by 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 22.263 million US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 7.2%, and the largest increase was also in 2018 at 21.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the largest buyer of Italian wooden tableware and kitchenware in value terms, accounting for 25.6% of exports, followed by Germany at 8.6% and France at 7.6%. However, even combined, these three countries represented only 41.9% of total export value, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports wooden tableware and kitchenware to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of wooden tableware and kitchenware have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 8,727 tonnes, which is 1.1% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 12.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Italy's imports of wooden tableware and kitchenware in volume, accounting for 63.3% of the total. Slovenia followed with 5.6%, and Romania with 4.6%. Together, these three suppliers represented 73.5% of total imports in kind.

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

Italy's imports of wooden tableware and kitchenware in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 34.742 million US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 2.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.1%, with an annualized rate of 3.6%. The peak value was in 2018 at 36.359 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 2.3% and the largest increase in 2018 at 16.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China led Italy's imports of wooden tableware and kitchenware in value terms, accounting for 56.2% of the total. Germany contributed 7.3%, and Tunisia 5.2%. These three countries together accounted for 68.7% of total import flows.

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

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