# Italian second-hand market growth

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-second-hand-market-growth
> Updated: 2026-10-15T12:49:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The second-hand market in Italy has become a significant economic and environmental factor. Reports indicate that 77% of Italians view purchasing used products as essential for managing household finances, a rate 7.6 percentage points above the global average. Consumer motivations include cost savings, access to premium brands, and waste reduction.

Online selling is also prevalent, with 43% of Italians reporting sales within the last year. This activity contributes to the circular economy; for instance, data from the platform Subito suggests that approximately 15 million second-hand sales potentially saved 518,000 tons of CO2. The industry generated a value exceeding 27 billion euros last year, representing roughly 1-2% of Italy’s GDP, with the automotive sector serving as a major driver of this growth.

## Claims

- Subito sold approximately 15 million items last year. (reported by 4 sources)
- The second-hand sales on Subito potentially saved 518,000 tons of CO2. (reported by 3 sources)
- On average, each transaction potentially saves 33.6 kg of CO2. (reported by 3 sources)
- In 56% of cases, users reported that buying used replaced the purchase of a new item. (reported by 3 sources)
- Approximately 1.75 million automotive accessories and spare parts were sold. (reported by 3 sources)
- One car is sold on the Subito platform every three minutes. (reported by 1 source)
- The second-hand industry generated a value exceeding 27 billion euros last year. (reported by 1 source)
- The second-hand market represents approximately 1-2% of Italy's GDP. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Subito report: 15 million second-hand sales potentially saved 518,000 tons of CO2

A report for Subito shows that 15 million second-hand item sales potentially saved 518,000 tons of CO2, contributing to a circular economy worth over 27 billion euros in Italy.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/subito-report-15-million-second-hand-sales-potentially-saved-518000-tons-of-co2

### 2026-10-07: Italy second-hand market grows as 77% use it for household finances

An eBay report shows 77% of Italians use second-hand shopping to manage household finances, exceeding the global average. Online selling is also rising, driven by sustainability and cost savings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-second-hand-market-grows-as-77-use-it-for-household-finances

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Cite as: Italian second-hand market growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-second-hand-market-growth