Great budget for Italian exports: in 2017 it grew more than the world average, reaching 448 billion euros. The trade balance surplus reaches 47,4 billion euros and reaches almost 81 billion if referred to Made in Italy products.
“These results are the result of two factors: firstly, the great effort to improve the quality of our products. Over the past four years, unit values have grown at a rate of more than 2%, and since 2010, we have improved our competitiveness by around 10%. On the other hand, the growing capacity of the Italian promotional system to support businesses abroad. In this context, the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad are an extraordinary platform of opportunities to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises take root on international markets. A fact recognized by the same companies which, according to a Doxa-Farnesina survey, classify the Chambers abroad in second place after the banks among the reference bodies for those who want to internationalise” - stresses Gian Domenico Auricchio, president di Assocameresterocommenting on the data.
As regards the main areas of expansion of exports to non-EU countries, we recorded an increase of +8,2%, with very positive values in China (+22%), Russia (+19,3%), United States of America (+9,8%). In Europe, Poland (+12%), the Czech Republic (+10,7%) and Spain (+10,2%) are in the first places. “The flattering results achieved outside the traditional European markets demonstrate that the ability to intercept new business opportunities has now established itself even in less familiar markets but where very interesting growth prospects are expected for the next two years” – he continues Gian Domenico Auricchio
