Italy: Keyboards Market 2025

Keyboards Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian keyboards market increased by 4% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +79.3% against 2018 indices. Keyboards consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Keyboards Production in Italy

In value terms, keyboards production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Keyboards Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of keyboards decreased by -28.1% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, keyboards exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for keyboards exports from Italy, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, keyboards exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), twofold. Switzerland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+16.3% per year) and Switzerland (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for keyboards exported from Italy were Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for 57% of total exports. Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, France, China, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 keyboards export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, keyboards export price increased by +80.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the UK (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Keyboards Imports

Imports into Italy

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of keyboards decreased by -16.1% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, keyboards imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of keyboards imports to Italy, together accounting for 78% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +58.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest keyboards suppliers to Italy, together comprising 73% of total imports. Ireland, Spain, France, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +60.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the average keyboards import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Ireland ($X per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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