Italy: Cotton Embroidery Market 2025

Cotton Embroidery Market Size in Italy

The Italian cotton embroidery market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. 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.

Cotton Embroidery Production in Italy

In value terms, cotton embroidery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -12.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of cotton embroidery in the piece exported from Italy reduced to X tons, shrinking by -5.5% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton embroidery exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton embroidery exports from Italy, together comprising 45% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +61.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton embroidery in the piece exports from Italy, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+17.4% per year) and Morocco (+58.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton embroidery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -32.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton embroidery export price decreased by -47.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Tunisia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Embroidery Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cotton embroidery in the piece increased by 42% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton embroidery imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of cotton embroidery to Italy, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +4.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest cotton embroidery suppliers to Italy.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +13.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 44%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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