Italy: Man-Made Filament Yarn Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Yarn Market Size in Italy

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Italian man-made filament yarn market, when its value increased by 31% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Yarn Production in Italy

In value terms, man-made filament yarn production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Man-Made Filament Yarn Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of man-made filament yarn was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, man-made filament yarn exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of man-made filament yarn exports from Italy, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, France, Croatia, the United States, Portugal, Tunisia, Poland, Romania and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +112.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for man-made filament yarn exported from Italy were China ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 32% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, Turkey, the United States, Portugal, Romania, Croatia, Poland, Tunisia and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of +56.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 man-made filament yarn export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, man-made filament yarn export price decreased by -15.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 France (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Man-Made Filament Yarn Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, the amount of man-made filament yarn imported into Italy skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 58% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, man-made filament yarn imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of man-made filament yarn to Italy, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, man-made filament yarn imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Malta (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-10.9% per year) and Malta (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest man-made filament yarn suppliers to Italy were China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Turkey, Hungary, Malta and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +95.7%, 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

The average man-made filament yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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