Italy: Market for Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Italy

The Italian cement prefabricated structural components market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 38% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight contraction. Cement prefabricated structural components consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Italy

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for cement prefabricated structural components exports from Italy, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, cement prefabricated structural components exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-7.9% per year) and Slovenia (+29.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Italy, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +18.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-5.9% per year) and Slovenia (+37.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cement prefabricated structural components export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cement prefabricated structural components export price decreased by -36.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 126%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Italy

Cement prefabricated structural components imports into Italy stood at X tons in 2021, surging by 7.1% on 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 165%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cement prefabricated structural components imports to Italy, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +160.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cement prefabricated structural components suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports. Romania, Belgium, Poland, France and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +154.4%, 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

The average cement prefabricated structural components import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 40%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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