Italy: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2025

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in Italy

The Italian semiconductor thyristor market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 34% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in Italy

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 272% against the previous year. Semiconductor thyristor production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded decline in shipments abroad of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs, which decreased by -11.7% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +99.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for semiconductor thyristor exports from Italy, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, semiconductor thyristor exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X units), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +54.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+13.6% per year) and Romania (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs exports from Italy, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +60.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+16.0% per year) and Japan (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average semiconductor thyristor export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Brazil (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs increased by 114% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor thyristor imports to Italy, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Greece, Slovenia, France and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +268.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest semiconductor thyristor suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports. Slovenia, France, Greece and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +313.5%, 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

In 2022, the average semiconductor thyristor import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -15.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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