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.

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.

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

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.

Germany, China, and France are Italy's main import partners. In 2023, German exports to Italy were worth 88 billion euros, almost the double than what Italy imported from China and France, 47 and 45 billion euros respectively. In the same year, Italy exported goods worth 75 billion euros to Germany, with a positive trade balance of 13 billion euros. The main areas of origin of Italian imports are the European Union and East Asia.

Imports in Italy increased to 53678 EUR Million in July from 49059 EUR Million in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Italy Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Energy Imports: Semi Finished Products data was reported at 3,700.000 Ton th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,152.000 Ton th for 2016. Energy Imports: Semi Finished Products data is updated yearly, averaging 6,331.000 Ton th from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,776.000 Ton th in 2002 and a record low of 3,700.000 Ton th in 2017. Energy Imports: Semi Finished Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Unione Petrolifera. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.RB001: Energy Imports and Exports.

Italy Competitors Exports Price Index: Non-Commodity Goods and Services data was reported at 1.187 Index, 2021 in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.179 Index, 2021 for Sep 2026. Italy Competitors Exports Price Index: Non-Commodity Goods and Services data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.861 Index, 2021 from Mar 1975 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.162 Index, 2021 in Jun 1990 and a record low of 0.217 Index, 2021 in Mar 1975. Italy Competitors Exports Price Index: Non-Commodity Goods and Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.OECD.EO: Exports and Imports Price Index: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly.

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Italy Exports to United States was US$70.16 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Italy Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

4449 Italy exporters importers export import shipment records of Factor to Italy with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Italy export trade database.

Key information about Italy Total Exports to China

• Italy Total Exports to China recorded 1.442 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 1.248 USD bn in the previous month
• Italy Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1960 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 129.277 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.218 USD bn in Feb 2023 and a record low of 0.300 USD mn in Dec 1962

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to China into USD. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Total Exports to China, FOB, in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Exports to China prior to January 1991 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

In 2023, Italy's net foreign exchange of electricity amounted to approximately 51 terawatt-hours. That included 54.6 terawatt-hours of electricity imported from other countries, and 3.3 terawatt-hours exported to other countries. Over the past few years, electricity imports to Italy always exceeded the electricity exports from this country. However, imported electricity was only a small fraction of the overall electricity demand in Italy, which amounted to 306 terawatt-hours in 2023.

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United States Imports from Italy was US$78.42 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Italy - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

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Key information about Italy Natural Gas: Imports

• Italy Natural Gas: Imports was reported at 61,856.261 Cub m mn in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 72,403.000 Cub m mn for Dec 2022
• Italy Natural Gas: Imports data is updated yearly, averaging 49,410.000 Cub m mn from Dec 1975 to 2023, with 49 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 77,396.000 Cub m mn in 2006 and a record low of 8,740.000 Cub m mn in 1975
• Italy Natural Gas: Imports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.NG: Natural Gas Imports