Italy: Market for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres 2025

Market Size for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Italy

In 2022, the Italian market for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Travelling rugs of synthetic fibre consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Italy

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 55%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres, when their volume decreased by -10.6% to X units. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +46.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main destinations of travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports from Italy, together comprising 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, the United States, Spain, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Belgium, Greece, Austria and Poland, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +32.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Greece, Belgium, Austria and Poland, which together accounted for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +32.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Imports into Italy

In 2022, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports into Italy reduced slightly to X units, which is down by -2.1% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +16.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest travelling rugs of synthetic fibre supplier to Italy, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold. Spain (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.8% per year) and Spain (+21.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres to Italy, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+16.5% per year) and Spain (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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