Italy: Adhesive Bandage Market 2024

Adhesive Bandage Market Size in Italy

The Italian adhesive bandage market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 255% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Adhesive Bandage Production in Italy

In value terms, adhesive bandage production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Adhesive Bandage Exports

Exports from Italy

Adhesive bandage exports from Italy expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 4.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, adhesive bandage exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of adhesive bandage exports from Italy, together comprising 57% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for adhesive bandage exported from Italy were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +14.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average adhesive bandage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Adhesive Bandage Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of adhesive bandages increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +73.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, adhesive bandage imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of adhesive bandage imports to Italy, together accounting for 68% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Egypt, Japan, the UK and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest adhesive bandage suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, China, the Netherlands, Japan, the UK, Sweden and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 38%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average adhesive bandage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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