Article in Italian, from Materie. Plastic Materials in Italy Tables of trade data of plastics in Italy. Plastica Italia Directory of Italian plastic industry firms with profiles distinguishing producers, distributors and agents. Search by company, product or service, or browse for profiles including product type, address, phone, fax, and more. After a period of uncertainty in the beginning of 2000, the Italian economy is in a new phase of positive growth.
Production is up, although consumer consumption remains weak.
The weak Euro currency continues to stimulate exports. However, only those sectors for which the primary export market is outside Europe are benefiting. Consequently, the decrease in demand has encouraged competition within Europe. The demand for plastics materials is generally satisfactory. About two thirds of Italy s plastic raw materials are imported.