Italy: Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian self-adhesive printed label market increased by 4.2% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Production in Italy

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of self-adhesive printed labels were exported from Italy; rising by 26% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +82.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive printed label exports from Italy, with a combined 51% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Belgium, Ireland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive printed labels exports from Italy, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.2% per year) and the UK (-2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive printed label export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Romania (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of self-adhesive printed labels increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 87%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest self-adhesive printed label supplier to Italy, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, self-adhesive printed label imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+26.2% per year) and France (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive printed labels to Italy, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.6% per year) and China (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive printed label import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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