In 2010, Italy exported over 3.5 billion euros in machinery and molds

According to Luo Baihui, head of the International Association of Molds and Hardware and Plastic Industry Suppliers, the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery manufacturer and the Assocomaplast was founded in 1960 as a non-profit organization with 160 members, all of whom are Italian. The most important manufacturer of plastics and rubber equipment and auxiliary machine molds. The main purpose of the association is to increase the awareness of Italian plastics and rubber processing technology at home and abroad. Italian plastics and rubber processing technology is among the best in the world both in terms of output and exports. It must be pointed out that the export volume of the Italian plastics and rubber machinery manufacturing industry ranks second in the world, and since the 1950s it has been able to provide a full range of locally produced and reliable machinery and equipment. In 2009, China was the fourth largest target market for Italian plastics and rubber equipment exports, which accounted for 4.78% of Italy’s total exports. In 2010, the overseas market of Italy's rubber and plastics machinery, equipment and moulds recovered. Among them, the Chinese market showed a strong rebound and is currently ranked second in Italy's main export destination market. Based on the current optimistic situation, the Italian Trade Association expects that production will increase by about 8% this year, and exports will be optimistic. Total sales revenue is expected to exceed 3.5 billion euros.

Assocomaplast said recently that the ISTAT data shows that from January to September 2010, Italy's overseas market for rubber and plastics machinery, equipment and molds recovered. Overall, exports have increased by 6.5% compared to the same period of last year. If we only consider machinery (excluding equipment and molds), this figure will increase to 12.5%. Imports increased by 20%.

From a geographical point of view, European market share lost 5.2% (including -2.2% in EU, -15.6% in other European regions), but it is still the top destination for Italian exports, accounting for 56%. The American market showed the opposite momentum, with exports of 277 million euros, or about 20%, NAFTA in North America (131 million euros, up 23.3%) and South America (135 million euros, +64.7%). . The positive situation is also reflected in Asia, especially in the Far East (+31%) and China, where the latter has shown a strong rebound (+43%) and currently ranks second in Italy’s main export destination market.

Luo Baihui explained that China's export of plastics and rubber machinery to Italy is an important target market. After reaching some peaks in previous years, it has stabilized at 1.1 to 120 million euros since 2004. After some declines in 2008-2009, Italy’s exports to China in the first half of 2010 have clearly recovered: In fact, compared with the same period in 2009 (30.6.2009), a substantial increase of 68%, exports exceeded 55 million euros. It is worth noting that a large part of the export (22%) comes from extruders and extrusion lines. In general, high value-added equipment is usually tailored to the customer's specific needs. This phenomenon is a good indication of the need for customized equipment from Chinese manufacturers to improve their existing equipment. On the other hand, it illustrates the ability of Italian manufacturers to provide high-tech, high-quality and high-productivity turnkey projects. .

A membership survey conducted by the Assocomaplast Association in December showed that more than 70% of respondents expect annual growth in 2010 compared with last year, and half expect to have more than 10% growth. Compared with October this year, 40% of the company's orders in November increased, the recovery signal came from Russia, and the region has returned to the top five export destination markets.

Based on the current optimistic situation, the Italian Trade Association expects that production will increase by about 8% this year, and exports will be optimistic. Total sales revenue is expected to exceed 3.5 billion euros.