Italian ceramic and heavy clay machinery and equipment industry closed 2025 with total revenue of EUR 1.73 billion, marking a 5% decline compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the sector continues to rest on solid industrial foundations, with a stable workforce of 7,153 employees, unchanged from 2024, and a strong international outlook, with exports accounting for 69.4% of total turnover.
The figures emerge from the statistical survey conducted by the Acimac Mecs Research Centre and presented during the Association’s Annual General Meeting (July 9th).
The slowdown recorded in 2025 also confirms the challenging phase currently affecting the entire European ceramic supply chain. Alongside declining investment, the industry is facing growing international competitive pressure, impacting not only machinery manufacturers but the entire industrial ecosystem, from component suppliers to ceramic tile manufacturers.
