Italy: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Italy

In 2022, the Italian market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -15.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Italy

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,876% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +99.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 54%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Italy, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Brazil, Denmark, Nigeria, Poland, Bulgaria, Argentina, Ukraine, France, China and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +80.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from Italy, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+64.7% per year) and Turkey (+38.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, declining by -19.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Nigeria (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% 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 +89.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Italy, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.8% per year) and the United States (-12.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Italy, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.2% per year) and the United States (-1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, waning by -29.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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