Italy: Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market 2024

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market Size in Italy

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Italian cellulose pulp machinery market, when its value increased by 97% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant decrease. 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.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Production in Italy

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 0.5%. Cellulose pulp machinery production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X units of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material were exported from Italy; with a decrease of -30.7% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 327%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for cellulose pulp machinery exports from Italy, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose pulp machinery exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), fivefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +43.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+35.6% per year) and France (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material exports from Italy, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +34.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+31.3% per year) and France (+60.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose pulp machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -16% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Imports

Imports into Italy

For the third consecutive year, Italy recorded decline in purchases abroad of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, which decreased by -37% to X units in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 320%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 521% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of cellulose pulp machinery imports to Italy, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest cellulose pulp machinery suppliers to Italy, together comprising 75% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +46.7%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose pulp machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 46%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+161.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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