Key Market Indicators
Italian propylene export is predicted to reach 261 million kilograms by 2026. This will be an increase of 0.6% each year, on average, from the 248.9 million kilograms exported in 2021. Since 1999, the Italian propylene export has grown by an average of 3.3% each year. In 2021, Italy was number 8 in the world rankings; Spain was in the lead with 248.9 million kilograms. Japan, the Netherlands and the United States were respectively in positions 2, 3 and 4. Italian propylene import is expected to fall to 11.1 million kilograms by 2026. This is a decrease of 6.5% on average each year from the 16.1 million kilograms imported in 2021. Since 1999, Italian propylene import has decreased by 0.7% each year. In 2021, the country was ranked 25th; Malaysia was the leader with 16.1 million kilograms. Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands were in positions 2, 3 and 4 respectively.