Export, if solid, is one of the best crisis-busting factors: here's why
In the first quarter of 2024, Italy's exports reached those of Japan, reaching 168 billion dollars and ranking fourth in the world
Businesses: new Simest subsidized financing for exporting to Africa
Access to the new subsidized loan "Strengthening African markets" is open to support productive and commercial investments, training and inclusion of local staff in the company
Piedmont districts: export growth in the first quarter of 2024, +0,9%, despite contractions in some sectors
In the first quarter of 2024, exports from the Piedmont districts increased by 0,9%, reaching 3,2 billion euros. New markets are driving growth, while some sectors such as mechanics and wines are experiencing difficulties. Data from the Research Department…
Simest, new subsidized financing to export Made in Italy to Africa
Access to the new subsidized loan "Strengthening African markets" is open to support productive and commercial investments, training and inclusion of local staff in the company
Ice report: Italy's export sector does not give up and confirms its excellence
Despite the international turbulence, Italian GDP recorded a growth rate of 0,9%, while exports balanced the decline in volumes with the increase in prices. At a global level, in at least 5 macro categories the Bel Paese boasts superior market shares…
Malaysia, the high-tech transformation of energy looks to foreign SMEs: an opportunity for Italy
In 2021, Kuala Lumpur unveiled its XNUMX-year plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and boost infrastructure: Petronas offers opportunities to foreign SMEs with experience in marginal and end-of-life extraction and engineering solutions
No tricks, cosmetics is worth 7 billion: exports at +20,2%
The sector's exports are concentrated in 10 key markets which absorb 63% of the total. But it is not only the historical markets that confirm the global appeal of the Bel Paese: in 2023 Poland established itself among the outlet markets...
Two-wheel exports are booming: Italy is a leader in Europe
The sector with over 3.200 companies and 1 billion in turnover has grasped the new trends and overcome the challenges of the market, investing in technologically advanced products suitable for the different needs of buyers
Cherry Bank and Sace together to support Italian exports
Cherry Bank has issued international guarantees for more than 2 million euros, with Sace guarantee, to support the Veronese company Overmade in the construction of a paper production plant in Tunisia
Furniture made in Italy: exports drop, especially in Northern Europe but Snaidero reassures: "The climate is positive, no alarms"
According to the president of the European Furniture Industry Confederation, Edi Snaidero, forecasts indicate a rebound in the coming months, in the wake of the +28% seen at the Salone del Mobile. "It's not incentives we need, but sustainability and internationalization"
Wine: Red Montalcino celebrates 40 years of Red and relaunches on growth and quality
On June 21st, tastings with 67 producers and workshops on development and sales prospects and pairings with local products. The list of 67 producers present at the event.
Maritime export: passages decrease and costs explode
In the last 6 months, total transits in the main straits have decreased by -22,6%, while shipping costs have stood at levels above 128,6%.
Sace and Iffco open new routes for Italian exports in the food sector
Sace has guaranteed for the first time a loan compliant with Islamic finance, provided by HSBC using the Commodity Murabaha
Exports bode well: 2024 forecasts turnover at +2%, but there are hidden risks in the supply chain
According to the Allianz Trade Global Survey, 82% of companies expect an increase in export turnover, with Italy standing out for its particularly positive growth expectations. However, payment and supply chain risks weigh heavily
Sace signs agreements for 400 million euros in Serbia: new opportunities for Italian exports
Sace, the Italian insurance-financial group controlled by the Mef, has signed two agreements for a total of 400 million euros in Serbia with the aim of supporting Italian exports to the Balkan country. The agreements provide for a line of financing, guaranteed by…
Berebianco: the great white wines for aging are presented in Rome
The event scheduled for next May 25th, at The Westin Excelsior Hotel in via Veneto. One hundred and fifty labels from all over Italy to attest to a new wine panorama. The gap in export value is significant: the average price per liter of Whites...
No Russia: the EU tightens due diligence for exports
Now exporting companies have the obligation to ensure non-re-export of high-value goods and technologies to Russia. We want to target elusive practices, even unconscious ones
Industrial districts: the recovery of the mechanical industry. Made in Italy exports are worth 150 billion. Intesa Sanpaolo report
The annual report of the Intesa Sanpaolo research service highlights the vitality of the industrial districts which are an essential driver of Made in Italy exports
Italian wines: exports slow, but sparkling and white wines growing. Nomisma survey: here are the favourites
Italian wine exports suffered a slight slowdown in 2023, with a more marked decrease for still wines (-3%) and an increase for sparkling wines (+3,3%). The top three exporting regions remain Veneto, Piedmont and Tuscany, but with…
Logistics: here are opportunities and challenges for Italian exports
The fiscal, financial and administrative benefits for the ZLS financed by the Pnrr will last seven years and will be renewable for another seven. And to compete on international markets, companies demand more investments in infrastructure
Organic export to the USA: new rules and more digitalisation
The new Soe regulation which came into force on March 19th provides for greater integrity of the supply chain by strengthening the control, traceability and application systems of USDA regulations
Export: Lombardy in the lead, followed by Emilia Romagna and Veneto. In the south Campania is first. Sace report
The Italian insurance-financial group, directly controlled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, found that in Lombardy almost 26% of total national sales go abroad, in Emilia Romagna 14% and in Veneto 13%. Lazio, where exports are…
Export, this is why Spain remains a strategic partner for the Italian market: numbers, sales and rankings
Spain confirms itself as the fourth destination market for Italian exports, after Germany, France and the United States, with a value of almost 33 billion euros in 2023. Rome, in turn, ranks fourth among…
Wine: IGM celebrates 20 years of promoting Made in Italy around the world
Annual missions were organized which involved 31 countries on all continents, but also market research and insights, with 7 surveys conducted in collaboration with Wine Monitor Nomisma. The calendar of initiatives for 2024 is intense
Made in Italy: wine slows down, while organic exports soar
In 2023, sales of organic foods increased by 8%, but wine closed with a downward trend (-1%), in line with the main production markets
Argentina: exports restart with the fight against bureaucratic limitations
The recipe for reducing the deficit and healing the economy cannot ignore the reform of foreign trade policy to adapt to international standards
Export 2024: Sace presents the map of the most promising markets
Sace presented "Where to Export Map 2024: innovate to grow", a map that guides businesses and SMEs in their export and investment path in around 200 foreign markets. Here are the markets with the most opportunities and…
Latin America: new frontier for nearshoring and free trade? Mexico stands out and trade between the US and China declines
Mexico has overtaken China as the United States' largest trading partner, while the EU has finalized the agreement with Chile on trade and investment liberalization
Wood and furniture: inflation and geopolitical instability weigh on supply chains
Although the supply chain's turnover reached 52,6 billion, there was a contraction of -8,1% compared to 2022. France and Germany remain the top destinations for exports
Fashion, Mediobanca: “Revenues expected to be +2024% in 3”. And the stock market? Only 12 of the 175 big names are listed
A third of companies expect organic investments to support growth and M&A activities in 2024. The high range holds the majority of production and is preferred by foreigners
Foreign direct investments and cosmetics: the USA is the safe haven for exports
In 2022, Italian FDI flows to the USA increased by 69%, reaching 5,4 billion. And overseas, Italian cosmetics is worth over 716 million (+40%)
Stellantis, harsh political attack from Meloni but the car manufacturer replies: "We invest and contribute to Italian exports"
During Question Time in the Chamber, the Prime Minister attacks Stellantis, accusing the Group chaired by John Elkann of being manipulated by the French but the car manufacturer replies by demonstrating with numbers what its contribution to the Italian economy is
Car components are the rock of Italian exports: a surplus for 20 years
Italian exports are growing again and the role played by car components is fundamental
Sace supports Italian exports to Brazil with projects worth 1,1 billion euros
Sace brought together over a hundred Brazilian business leaders in Sao Paulo with the event “Italy meets Brazil - A Push towards a Sustainable Future”. The objective is to lead the way for Italian companies and SMEs to facilitate the green transition…
Inflation causes Italian food exports to rise: 2022 record of 60 billion
Excellent performance in sales of pasta, tomato preserves, olive oil and roasted coffee. The EU area concentrates 58% of sales and 68% of purchases
India, great market opportunities for Italian companies. A Sace report
In a global context full of changes, India, with its rapid economic growth, is becoming an increasingly attractive market. Sace has published a focus on opportunities for Italian companies in the Indian country. Here because
Made in Italy, food machinery: industry of excellence with record-breaking exports
Italy is the world's leading exporter, with a share of 14,9% and an amount of 4,1 billion. A study by Sace explains the challenges for the sector
Simest (Cdp): agreement with Assocamerestero for the growth of Italian companies on foreign markets
The memorandum of understanding aims to provide support to Italian companies in expanding into international markets. The two institutions are committed to identifying and supporting entrepreneurial projects of interest to Italian companies
Jewellery, exports from the Italian gold sector are worth half of the EU total: 4,7 billion dollars in the 1st half of 2023
The Italian gold sector confirms its leading role in European exports. From January to June, growth of 16,4% - The Intesa Sanpaolo report
Export: Sace launches Green Push to support Made in Italy exports and the green transition
A new solution is underway, unique in the European panorama of Export Credit Agencies, which strengthens Sace's green commitment and supports the export of Italian technologies and supplies to support ESG investments and transition processes of big global players
The Mont Blanc Tunnel closes today for a month: renovation work begins, companies worried
The Mont Blanc Tunnel closes for a month and renovation work begins which will last a long time. The problems for exports
Uzbekistan: here are the greatest opportunities for Made in Italy in the heart of Asia
Driving Made in Italy (+21,7%) in Uzbekistan is instrumental mechanics, which is continuously growing (+31,8%). Excellent performances in chemistry and pharmaceuticals (+84,6%) and food (over +100%)
Crisis-busting coffee: turnover of 5 billion, exports +12,9%
In the last 10 years, exports have doubled in volumes: Italy confirms itself as the sixth exporter in the world, first in terms of roasted coffee
Italian exports remain a strong point but infrastructural deficiencies and territorial dichotomies weigh heavily
In the last 5 years the value of sales has increased by 43%. If it were not for infrastructure gaps, this figure would have been much higher
Industrial districts, exports drop by 2,1% in the second quarter of 2023: mechanics stands out (+7,4%)
According to the quarterly report on Intesa Sanpaolo's industrial districts, exports recorded a setback in the period April-June 2023 - France is the largest market for exports (+7,4%), declines for Germany and the USA
The Italian export supply chains: over 70% of the added value is Made in Italy. Sace's analysis
71% of Italian exports consist of added value actually produced in Italy, much of which in the manufacturing sectors. This is what emerges from the "Sasso nel Pond" analysis developed by the Sace Research Office
Serbia, the economy is slowing down but Made in Italy is growing (+15%) and Italy is the third commercial partner
Italy confirms itself among Belgrade's main commercial partners: mechanics (+9,9%) and textiles-clothing (+26,7%) are the leading sectors
Businesses: economy slowing in the third quarter and prospects uncertain. Assolombarda's investigation
The sentiment of Lombardy businesses is also worsening for the third quarter, with 36% indicating a slowdown in the regional economy. The results of the Assolombarda investigation
Italian footwear: exports still positive but with clouds on the horizon
In the first 5 months of 2023, despite the growth in turnover (+7,4%) and sales abroad (+10,2%), the drop in volumes weighs heavily: -6,8%
Franco-Italian Accelerator: the second edition that promotes company growth is underway
The program promoted by CDP, Bpifrance, ELITE-Euronext Group and Team France Export aims to encourage business development and the internationalization processes of companies in the two countries
Amazon: the value of SME exports has doubled in 3 years
In 2022, the foreign sales of Italian SMEs on Amazon almost reached one billion euros: home, beauty, health, sport and food are the best-selling product categories
Piedmont districts, exports have grown relentlessly since 2021: +12% in the first quarter of 2023. Fashion is making a comeback
According to Intesa Sanpaolo's district monitor, in the first quarter of 2023, Piedmontese exports amounted to 3,1 billion euros. Fashion, mechanics and agro-food stand out. Bad aerospace
Made in Italy: Finocchiona Toscana PGI obtains recognition for export to the USA
Prosciutto di Norcia PGI has also obtained similar recognition. After publication on the Federal Register, important future commercial and job opportunities open up.
Made in Italy exports: the value of goods is growing, but the deficit persists (-30,7 billion)
In 2022, Italy recorded both an increase in the value of exported goods (+20%) and a trade balance deficit of 30,7 billion due to the energy sector
Record instrumental export: the future is already in Africa
In 2022, sales of capital goods (+10,7%) recorded a turnover of 55,4 billion. Africa, with 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, offers enormous opportunities: sub-Saharan agricultural production has grown at an average annual rate of…
Agri-food districts: exports up 9,5% in the first quarter of 2023 driven by the wine supply chain. Record for pasta and desserts
The Monitor of the Italian agri-food districts of Intesa Sanpaolo as at 31 March 2023 confirms the good health of the exports of the agri-food districts. Exceeded 6,6 billion. Main export wine, record results for pasta and desserts. Buffalo queen of the markets…
Made in Italy, organic exports fly (+16%): Germany, France and Benelux are the main destinations
In the last ten years, the sales value of organic food has almost tripled (+181%). One consumer out of three perceives Italy as an excellence in food & wine
Export, Made in Italy always effervescent according to the surveys of Confindustria Veneto Est and Confindustria Vicenza
The companies associated with Confindustria Veneto Est exceed the 9 data by 2022%. For 2023, the exports of Padua, Treviso, Venice and Rovigo should exceed the symbolic quota of 40 billion euros. Vicenza, despite a drop in production…
Exports: non-EU markets are doing well, sales of 5 billion for furnishings
In the first five months of the year, the trade balance is positive for 10,6 billion, driven by OPEC countries (+28,8%), Switzerland (+9,0%), China (+14,9%) and Turkey (+13,5%)
Mechatronics, exports in Milan accelerate more than in Lombardy: in the first quarter of 2023 +14,7% against +7,7%
Electrical equipment and the automotive sector drive the export of mechatronics. The analysis of the joint territorial Observatory Assolombarda, Fim Cisl, Fiom Cgil and Uilm Uil
Food export: here is the new generic certificate from the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has presented a new generic official certificate model to be used as a model for all cases in which there is no bilateral agreement or agreement between the EU and a third country
Men's fashion: one more certainty for exports (+17,9%). Boom in China and South Korea
The data from the Confindustria Moda Study Center show an excellent trend in Italian men's fashion. Double-digit growth for shirts, garments, knitwear
China tightens exports of gallium and germanium, essential for chips and the tech industry. Tensions with the US
China has announced the clampdown on the export of two rare earths which risks triggering a new standoff with the US, on the eve of Janet Yellen's visit to Beijing
Wines, spirits and vinegars: Made in Italy toasts changes and emerging markets
The Federvini analysis assigns 21 billion in turnover and 10,5 billion in exports to the sector. Potential for expansion comes from South-East Asia, Central-South America, Eastern Europe
Exports of Piedmont districts: 12,4 billion euros in 2022, 11 out of 12 districts growing
The competitiveness of the Piedmont district areas was once again confirmed thanks to the presence of high quality and innovative productions. Only the hazelnut district suffers due to climatic events
Prosciutto Toscano DOP: lands at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, tastings and masterclasses for a market that absorbs 15% of turnover
It is the main b2b fair dedicated to the world of food and beverage specialties which takes place in the United States. After New York, meetings with chefs, restaurateurs, influencers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia
Italian digital export: a flagship that has not yet blossomed
The digital export of consumer goods in 2022 reached a value of 18,7 billion, up by 20,3%. But SMEs have still immature digital export strategies.
Sace report: Italian exports will exceed 660 billion in 2023 driven by innovation and sustainability
The data of Italian exports are good and confirmed to be solid. The Italian market share globally increased from 2,4% to 2,6% in 2022 and could further increase in 2023. Germany, the United States, France and China remain the main…
The Italian economy recalls the story of Calimero: it looks like a fairytale but it is solid, driven by investments, exports and employment
The hands of the economy in June 2023 - The Italian economy is growing more - or slowing down less - than in the Eurozone: what factors explain this performance? And what other stumbling blocks lie in wait for the world economy? Why China's Rebound Not…
Export: opportunities that Italy cannot miss in a changing world. Alessandra Lanza speaks of Prometeia
China is once again playing an important role on the world trade scene. In a different way, however, compared to when it entered the WTO in 2001. What role does Italy have now among the giants? Alessandra Lanza, senior speaks…
Brazil, bird flu alert: 10 billion dollar exports at risk
The South American country is the second largest producer and first exporter of chicken meat in the world, and an epidemic would overwhelm hundreds of thousands of small entrepreneurs. The government has decreed a state of emergency and there are already infections…
China is betting on a new miracle and focuses on 8 strategic sectors for its supremacy and technological autonomy
We are publishing an excerpt from Luca Paolazzi's extensive analysis on China, which appeared in the Ceresio Investors Newsletter, which clearly explains where the power of the Asian giant comes from and what it aims at
Argentina, endless crisis: after record inflation, drought destroys exports
Inflation reached an all-time high in March (over 100% on an annual basis), but now the lack of rain is even more worrying: since 2020 it has been raining very little in the country and this is destroying the crops on which the country depends 'export,…
Jewellery, 2022 was truly a golden year: +22% in turnover and over 9 billion in jewelery exports
Full recovery of pre-Covid levels. The first reference market is the USA, followed by Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates
Record-breaking agri-food: Italian exports are now worth 61 billion, driven by wine, pasta and fruit and vegetables
The Italian market share has grown over the past ten years and in the last five years the degree of penetration in the top 20 reference markets has increased
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: the consortium celebrates thirty years with record numbers and heralds a second level of PGI-DOP
In 2021, over 100 million liters and over one billion euros in consumption. First ambassador of Made in Italy for export and in the top five of Italian DOP and IGP food specialties. Bonaccini: Balsamic Vinegar gave…
Made in Italy furniture changes destination: less Russia and China, more USA
In 2022, the wood-furniture supply chain grew by 12,6%, with exports driven by France (+9,5%), the USA (+25,7%) and Germany (+9,7%)
Exports: pharmaceuticals fly (+51,3%) but agricultural machinery loses share
Italy is the only one of the leaders in the agricultural machinery sector to lose market share in the last five years. Competition from Asia is increasingly fierce, exploiting above all the price lever.
Italian bikes: European primacy and exports worth 520 million (+24%)
Out of over 1,7 million bicycles produced in 2022, electric ones recorded a +14% compared to the previous year, with foreign sales at +55%
Record-breaking Italian bubbles: in 2022 almost one billion bottles produced. Export boom
Much appreciated both in Italy and abroad, Italian sparkling wines are experiencing a golden moment despite inflation and fears related to geopolitical events
Export: Simest opens subsidized loans against the Ukrainian crisis in support of Italian companies
From 3 May, for companies damaged by the conflict it is possible to access two zero-interest financing lines and a non-repayable quota of up to 40%
Wine: the 130 best Italian wines selected by OperaWine presented at Vinitaly
Tuscany dominates all Italian regions with 35 companies followed by Piedmont with 19 labels, Veneto with 17 companies, Sicily with 10 and Campania with 8. The complete list of selected wines
Sace and BPER together to facilitate SMEs and exports: what the memorandum of understanding provides
Insurance solutions are envisaged to support growth in Italy and abroad: from business matching initiatives to coaching and training.
Modest exports in January (+0,2%), more needs to be done
Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry and Botany are the fastest growing sectors in exports
Exports and cosmetics restart and exceed pre-Covid levels
On an annual basis, Italian extra-EU exports grew by 20,3%, while cosmetics will close with a turnover of 14,2 billion, +7,7% on 2022 and +9% compared to 2019
Sustainability, internationalization, territory and lifestyle: the path to the future of Italian wine for Chiara Soldati CEO of La Scolca
The successes of Italian wine exports in 2022 which reached 8 billion euros must push us to look beyond to guarantee our country a leadership position. The La Scolca model inspired by the concept of glocal espresso…
Simest, a new strategic plan for export and business competitiveness
Simest expects a total commitment of resources for 2023 billion (+25%) in the three-year period 18,5-20 to support internationalization
Wood and furniture: the slowdown in exports is worrying (-10%)
The quarterly slowdown alarms a sector in which the only favored players have their core business overseas or in emerging markets with a high-end audience
Sace's 2023 risk map: weak and uncertain future scenario for war, inflation and climate
Sace presents the online interactive globe with 2023 global risk profiles for exporters: credit risks stable while political and climate risks are more intense
Piedmont districts, exports grow by 13,8% in the third quarter of 2022: fashion is making a comeback
According to the usual Intesa Sanpaolo Monitor, in the third quarter of 2022 exports amounted to 9 billion euros. Fashion and above all the technological poles stand out
Regional elections and the economy: Lombardy shines in Europe for GDP and exports, but is seriously lagging behind in terms of health and the environment
Lombardy, which will go to the vote next Sunday, brings to the next junta a dossier made up of growth and exports among the first in Europe. But also gaps in health and the environment
Exports are growing, but services are below the European average
In November, Italian sales abroad grew on a monthly basis (+3,9%) mainly thanks to transport, pharmaceuticals and electronics. The low productivity weighs on the tertiary sector
Digital export bonus: the call has been extended, now it is also for small manufacturing companies
Invitalia's support for internationalization through digital solutions is now open to small manufacturing companies also set up in the form of networks and consortia
Industrial Districts: exports grow by 15%, exceeding 110 billion euro, Intesa Sanpaolo data for 2022
Intesa Sanpaolo data show a clear recovery and a return to pre-pandemic values. The main markets are the United States, Germany and France
Single European Patent: applications from January. Here are the advantages of a revolution that is good for everyone
From 1 January it is possible to send a request for filing a European unitary patent which will enter into force from April - Simpler procedures, lower costs and more protection: here are all the advantages
Made in Italy Gold and Jewelery Sector: all that glitters is gold, exports sell 5,8 billion (+29,7%)
The data from the Confindustria Moda study center for Federorafi show a strong relaunch of exports in this Made in Italy sector. Here are the main markets
Food exports to China, the new obligations for businesses in 2022: notes and studies by Assonime
From 1 January 2022 all companies exporting agri-food products to China must comply with certain requirements. The new procedures have caused various uncertainties in terms of interpretation and application. Assonime intends to provide useful information to businesses on the subject
Export to Africa: opportunity for a turnover of 18 billion (+9,2%)
The countries driving Made in Italy are Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and South Africa. According to Confindustria, by 2030 the area of North Africa with the Middle East will see a consumer turnover equal to the current Italian GDP
High-end wines, the pandemic is behind us: the turnover of sales in restaurants and hotels is + 47 percent
The research commissioned by Istituto Grandi Marchi to Wine Monitor, the Nomisma observatory specialized in research on the wine market. 2022 is a record year for Italian wine exports: 8 billion euros
Italian wine: 2022 ends with a record 8 billion in exports and a 12% growth
If online retail has experienced a real explosion (+74,9%), the diversification of markets is bearing fruit: the value of sales is growing in Thailand (+158%) and Vietnam (+82%)