Italy: Market for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Italian market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials, when its value decreased by -1.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in Italy

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials decreased by -3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of twine, cordage or textile net exports from Italy, together comprising 27% of total exports. Russia, Greece, Tunisia, Albania, Australia, Moldova, Lithuania, Switzerland, Germany and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +110.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for twine, cordage or textile net exported from Italy were France ($X), Greece ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 31% share of total exports. Morocco, Russia, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, Tunisia, Lithuania, Australia, Moldova and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +86.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 10%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Germany (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials imported into Italy rose to X tons, surging by 4.2% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest twine, cordage or textile net supplier to Italy, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, twine, cordage or textile net imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+6.7% per year) and Greece (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials to Italy, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+4.9% per year) and Thailand (+1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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