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Export Market

Italy

ISO: IT / ITA

Country Profile

Capital Rome
Population 58.9M
GDP $2.38T (2024)
GDP per Capita $40,385
Income Level High Income
Currency euro (EUR €)
Language Italian
Timezone UTC+01:00
Region Europe · Southern Europe

Trade Partners

Italy Exports To

  • Germany 11.0%
  • USA 11.0%
  • France 10.0%
  • Spain 5.0%
  • UK 5.0%

Key exports: packaged medicine, garments, cars, refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories (2023)

Italy Imports From

  • Germany 15.0%
  • France 9.0%
  • China 8.0%
  • Netherlands 6.0%
  • Spain 5.0%

Key imports: natural gas, crude petroleum, cars, packaged medicine, garments (2023)

Economic Overview

high-income, core EU economy; strong services, manufacturing, and tourism sectors; modest growth supported by net exports, low inflation, and public investments via EU funds; tight labor market with aging workforce and shortages in specialized skills; high public debt levels

Government: parliamentary republic

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Italy, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Europe

Trading Bloc Memberships

Italy is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

EEA European Economic Area Single Market UK Agreement EU European Union Political/Economic Union UK Agreement

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to Italy.

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Official Resources

Government export support for Italy.

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