Italy: Plastic Extruder Market 2025

Plastic Extruder Market Size in Italy

The Italian plastic extruder market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Extruder Production in Italy

In value terms, plastic extruder production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +73.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Extruder Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of extruders for working rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by -5% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 304%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic extruder exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main destinations of plastic extruder exports from Italy, together comprising 48% 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 United States (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for extruders for working rubber or plastics exports from Italy, comprising 16% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +24.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-4.2% per year) and Russia (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic extruder export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 150% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Extruder Imports

Imports into Italy

Plastic extruder imports into Italy surged to X units in 2021, rising by 21% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 655%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic extruder imports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 63%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), Germany (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic extruder imports to Italy, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland, Spain, the UK, India, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +82.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic extruder suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey, France, Russia, the UK, Spain, the United States, India and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +28.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic extruder import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -24.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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