Italy: Milking Machine Market 2025

Milking Machine Market Size in Italy

The Italian milking machine market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Milking Machine Production in Italy

In value terms, milking machine production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Milking Machine Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of milking machines decreased by -35.1% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milking machine exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for milking machine exports from Italy, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, milking machine exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X units), threefold. Switzerland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-0.6% per year) and Switzerland (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for milking machines exports from Italy, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Armenia ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (0.0% per year) and Morocco (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average milking machine export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 23% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, milking machine export price increased by +142.2% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Germany (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Milking Machine Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of milking machines into Italy surged to X units, with an increase of 15% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 269%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, milking machine imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 337% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of milking machine imports to Italy, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +772.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest milking machine suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +711.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 milking machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, milking machine import price increased by +71.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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