Italy: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2025

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Italy

For the fifth consecutive year, the Italian solid vulcanised rubber sheet market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -62.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 1.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Italy

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 62%. Solid vulcanised rubber sheet production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber from Italy dropped modestly to X tons, falling by -2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports from Italy, with a combined 34% share of total exports. France, Spain, Belgium, the United States, Qatar, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for solid vulcanised rubber sheet exported from Italy were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports. The United States, France, Canada, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, Qatar, the UK, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +38.3%, 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

In 2022, the average solid vulcanised rubber sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Poland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of solid vulcanised rubber sheet to Italy, accounting for a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.1% per year) and Poland (+20.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. France, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, India, Switzerland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average solid vulcanised rubber sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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