In 2021 the export of 12 Piedmontese industrial districts totaled 11 billion euros, with growth 15,6% compared to 2020. The contribution of fourth quarter was positive, registering a + 13,1 % compared to the same period of 2020. This is what emerges from the latest annual edition of Monitor of the Districts of Piedmont edited by the Studies and Research Department of Intesa Sanpaolo.
The sectors of the Piedmontese industrial districts
They stand out positively the agro-food districts Piedmontese, which on foreign markets achieved better results than the Italian food districts (+13,5% compared to 2020 vs +9,2%) and also abundantly exceeded the export levels of 2019 (+17,3%), also in this case doing better than the Italian agri-food districts.
In strong recovery too district mechanics Piedmontese (+13,4%), slightly better than the Italian mechanical districts (+12,9%), with positive performances compared to 2020 for all districts. However, the recovery compared to 2019 levels is not yet complete (-7%), unlike what is observed for the Italian district mechanics (+0,1%).
Signs of recovery are emerging for exports of Fashion system (+20,5%), up compared to 2020, despite the fact that the export levels recorded in 2019 remain distant.
Compared to 2020, the trend of Piedmontese district exports appears good both on mature markets (+11,4%) which on new markets (+25,4%). On the other hand, if we consider the trend in exports compared to 2019, substantial differences emerge: exports to new markets are above pre-crisis levels, while exports to mature markets are down.
The performance on foreign markets was very positive technological poles Piedmontese. The Turin ICT hub is 29,2% above 2020 levels and 24,2% above 2019 levels. The Piedmont aerospace hub records exports up by 45,1% compared to 2020 and by 14,1, 2019% compared to XNUMX.
As regards trade with Russia and Ukraine, the sum of the two countries represents 2,8% of the Piedmont district exports and 0,4% of the exports of the Piedmont technological poles. The most exposed district is that of coffee, confectionery and chocolate in Turin. Above the average of the Piedmont districts are also the taps and valves of Cusio-Valsesia, the wines of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato and the textile machinery of Biella.
Intesa Sanpaolo's comment
“Companies made a good recovery in 2021 – he comments Stefano Cappellari, regional director of Intesa Sanpaolo Piedmont North, Valle d'Aosta and Sardinia – In the current scenario, the most significant risks come from the energy front. In the immediate future we have activated two extraordinary measures: an 18-month loan with a 6-month grace period intended to cover the cost of bills, and a consultancy service to cover the risk of changes in the price of energy and gas. We are also intervening to support companies exporting to Russia and Ukraine. The supply chain system, a key element of our economy, was one of the main factors of resilience in the crisis phase, just as today they can be a driving force behind the diffusion of technology, digitization and towards a more sustainable way of producing".
