Italy - Waste Cork, Crushed, Granulated or Ground Cork - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Waste Cork Market Size in Italy
The Italian waste cork market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced reduction. Waste cork consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Waste Cork Production in Italy
In value terms, waste cork production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.
Waste Cork Exports
Exports from Italy
In 2021, approx. X tons of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork were exported from Italy; jumping by 35% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, waste cork exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 113%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Spain (X tons) was the main destination for waste cork exports from Italy, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, waste cork exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 14% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+7.6% per year) and India (+5.4% per year).
In value terms, Spain ($X), Portugal ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for waste cork exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Switzerland and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.7%.
Switzerland, with a CAGR of +53.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average waste cork export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Portugal (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Waste Cork Imports
Imports into Italy
In 2021, purchases abroad of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, waste cork imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 72%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
Portugal (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of waste cork imports to Italy, with a combined 100% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Portugal ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the largest waste cork suppliers to Italy, with a combined 100% share of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +13.8%, 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 2021, the average waste cork import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, waste cork import price increased by +82.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the waste cork market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16292130 - Waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork (excluding natural cork raw or simply prepared)
Country coverage:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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