Exports in Italy increased to 61586 EUR Million in July from 54444 EUR Million in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Italy Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Italy's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$674.87 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Italy's main export partners were: Germany, the United States and France. The top three export commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Pharmaceutical products and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Imports were valued at US$615.60 Billion. In 2024, Italy had a trade surplus of US$59.27 Billion.

The main area of destination of Italian exports is by far the European Union. In 2023, 52 percent of all export value originated from countries of the European Union. With 14.2 percent, other European non-EU countries were the second-largest export partners, followed by North America.

In November 2024, industrial production in Italy overall decreased by 1.5 percent compared to November 2023. Manufacturing of transport equipments and petroleum products recorded a drop by more than ten percent. On the contrary, electricity, and pharmaceuticals registered the highest growth rates. Impact on consumption and production The spring of 2020 recorded a very sharp decrease in industrial production and consumption. In terms of industrial production, some of the most impacted sectors by the coronavirus were the manufacture of textiles, apparel, leather, and accessories, as well as the manufacture of transport equipment. Similarly, consumption volume increased in March 2021 compared to one year ago. During the pandemic, the sectors of air transportation and leisure activities saw some of the largest drops in consumption. Recovery after COVID-19 Italy's economy has been strongly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with Italy's GDP dropping consistently in 2020. Additionally, Italian exports are estimated to have decreased by over 15 percent. However, 2021 seems to be a year of recovery. The GDP is estimated to grow from three to four percent. The exports and imports are going to increase as well. Nevertheless, the next two years might experience an increase in unemployment rate, particularly during 2021.

Key information about Italy Total Exports

• Italy Total Exports expanded 2.9 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a decrease of 2.6 % YoY in the previous month
• Italy Total Exports Growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1992 to Dec 2024, with an averaged rate of 5.5 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 98.2 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -42.8 % in Apr 2020

CEIC calculates Total Exports Growth from monthly Total Exports. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Total Exports, FOB, in EUR.


Further information about Italy Total Exports

• In the latest reports, Italy Total Exports recorded 51.7 USD bn in Dec 2024
• Total Imports recorded 45.4 USD bn in Dec 2024, which registered an increase of 1.7 % year on year
• Italy Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 5.4 USD bn in Dec 2024

United States Exports to Italy was US$32.4 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports to Italy - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Key information about Italy Total Exports

• Italy Total Exports recorded 51.7 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 57.1 USD bn in the previous month
• Italy Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 34.2 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 63.8 USD bn in Mar 2023 and a record low of 8.4 USD bn in Aug 1993

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports into USD. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Total Exports, FOB, in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Further information about Italy Total Exports

• In the latest reports, Italy Total Exports grew 2.9 % YoY in Dec 2024
• Total Imports recorded 45.4 USD bn in Dec 2024, which registered an increase of 1.7 % year on year
• Italy Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 5.4 USD bn in Dec 2024

Rice and cereals were the leading agri-food export products by export value in Italy in 2023, with an export market value of over ** billion euros, followed by wine and must which had an export value of approximately *** billion euros.

The value of goods and services exported from Italy has gradually increased since 2013, and exports reached one third of the Gross Domestic Product in 2023. In the same year, imports added up to 32.5 percent of the GDP.

Exports: fob: Non EU27E: Mfg: CC: Basic Chem, Fertilis, Nitrog Comp data was reported at 484.624 EUR mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 535.378 EUR mn for Dec 2024. Exports: fob: Non EU27E: Mfg: CC: Basic Chem, Fertilis, Nitrog Comp data is updated monthly, averaging 379.586 EUR mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 385 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 786.364 EUR mn in May 2022 and a record low of 118.288 EUR mn in Aug 1993. Exports: fob: Non EU27E: Mfg: CC: Basic Chem, Fertilis, Nitrog Comp data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.JA005: Exports: By SITC: Non EU Countries: Nace Rev.2.

Italy Exports to China was US$16.61 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Italy Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Exports: fob: Non EU27E: MQ: Coal & Lignite: Hard Coal data was reported at 0.254 EUR mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.439 EUR mn for Dec 2024. Exports: fob: Non EU27E: MQ: Coal & Lignite: Hard Coal data is updated monthly, averaging 0.070 EUR mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 365 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.746 EUR mn in Oct 2004 and a record low of 0.000 EUR mn in Feb 1995. Exports: fob: Non EU27E: MQ: Coal & Lignite: Hard Coal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.JA005: Exports: By SITC: Non EU Countries: Nace Rev.2.

Exports: fob: Non EU27E: MQ: Metal Ores: Iron Ores data was reported at 0.005 EUR mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.016 EUR mn for Dec 2024. Exports: fob: Non EU27E: MQ: Metal Ores: Iron Ores data is updated monthly, averaging 0.005 EUR mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 132 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.115 EUR mn in Aug 2014 and a record low of 0.000 EUR mn in Jan 2019. Exports: fob: Non EU27E: MQ: Metal Ores: Iron Ores data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.JA005: Exports: By SITC: Non EU Countries: Nace Rev.2.

The statistic shows the estimated main export partners for Italy in 2023. In 2023, Italy's main export partner were Germany and the United States, both accounting for 11 percent of all exports.

China Export: Italy data was reported at 33.173 USD bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.200 USD bn for 2017. China Export: Italy data is updated yearly, averaging 3.992 USD bn from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2018, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.693 USD bn in 2011 and a record low of 293.720 USD mn in 1985. China Export: Italy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: Trade: Annual.

France Exports to Italy was US$52.68 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. France Exports to Italy - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Australia Exports to Italy was US$527.23 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Australia Exports to Italy - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Italy Motor Vehicle Exports: Truck data was reported at 62,392.000 Unit in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 36,492.000 Unit for 2016. Italy Motor Vehicle Exports: Truck data is updated yearly, averaging 28,439.000 Unit from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62,392.000 Unit in 2017 and a record low of 19,617.000 Unit in 2009. Italy Motor Vehicle Exports: Truck data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian Association of the Automotive Industry . The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.RA006: Motor Vehicle Exports.

Italy's largest exporting industry is machinery and equipment, accounting for ** percent of total export from Italy in 2023. Transportation equipment was the second-largest exporting industry in the country in the same year, slightly ahead of the textile and clothing industry. Indeed, Italy is the first exporter of leather worldwide.

Canada Exports to Italy was US$2.32 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Canada Exports to Italy - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.