Italy: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Italy

The Italian barbed wire market declined modestly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -18.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barbed Wire Production in Italy

In value terms, barbed wire production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -23.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 43%. Barbed wire production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, barbed wire exports from Italy surged to X tons, jumping by 26% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barbed wire exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 152%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of barbed wire exports from Italy, with a combined 52% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +612.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for barbed wire and entanglements exports from Italy, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +74.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+7.3% per year) and Austria (+101.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average barbed wire export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, barbed wire export price decreased by -15.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports into Italy

Barbed wire imports into Italy amounted to X tons in 2021, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of barbed wire imports to Italy, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barbed wire and entanglements to Italy, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +40.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.5% per year) and Turkey (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average barbed wire import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+30.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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