Italy: Mechanical Stoker Market 2024

Mechanical Stoker Market Size in Italy

The Italian mechanical stoker market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -17.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Mechanical Stoker Production in Italy

In value terms, mechanical stoker production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 183%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Mechanical Stoker Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of mechanical stokers increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mechanical stoker exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for mechanical stoker exports from Italy, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical stoker exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+59.6% per year) and Switzerland (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for mechanical stokers exports from Italy, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+52.7% per year) and Switzerland (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical stoker export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 France (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mechanical Stoker Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of mechanical stokers imported into Italy soared to X tons, rising by 40% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 194% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, mechanical stoker imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 283%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) was the main supplier of mechanical stoker to Italy, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria stood at +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-10.0% per year) and Germany (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical stokers to Italy, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria totaled +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.1% per year) and Germany (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mechanical stoker import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -39.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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