Italy: Threaded Copper Articles Market 2025

Threaded Copper Articles Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian threaded copper articles market increased by 40% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Threaded Copper Articles Production in Italy

In value terms, threaded copper articles production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -14.0% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Threaded Copper Articles Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded growth in shipments abroad of threaded articles of copper, which increased by 7.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +50.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, threaded copper articles exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for threaded copper articles exports from Italy, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, threaded copper articles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+19.6% per year) and Switzerland (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for threaded articles of copper exports from Italy, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+23.9% per year) and France (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average threaded copper articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 20%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Spain (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Threaded Copper Articles Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of threaded articles of copper imported into Italy expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by 4.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 58%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, threaded copper articles imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of threaded copper articles imports to Italy, together comprising 70% of total imports. Poland, China, Austria, Switzerland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +94.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest threaded copper articles suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. Poland, India, China, France and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +90.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average threaded copper articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, threaded copper articles import price increased by +24.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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