Italy: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Italy

In 2022, the Italian plastic tableware and kitchenware market decreased by -19% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Italy

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware decreased by -3.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Italy, together comprising 55% of total exports. Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Croatia, the UK, Romania and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for plastic tableware and kitchenware exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, Croatia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.6%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average plastic tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Romania (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic tableware and kitchenware increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic tableware and kitchenware imports to Italy, together comprising 55% of total imports. France, Romania, the Netherlands, Albania, Germany, Spain, Serbia, Taiwan (Chinese), India and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware suppliers to Italy were China ($X), Hungary ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. France, Romania, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Albania, Taiwan (Chinese), Serbia, the Czech Republic and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +80.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($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 Czech Republic (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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