A diverse and resilient sector;
a pillar of the Italian economy



#3
in Europe

The Italian agri-food market is the 3rd largest in the European Union and benefits from both a large domestic market of 60+ million inhabitants and increasing success abroad
€bn 12.5
surplus

The agri-food trade balance shows a steadily growing trade surplus with exports driven by a strong international culture and a growing number of flagship products
7 000
agri-food SMEs

While some large groups boast already strong international brands, the bulk of export activity is realized by a deep bench of highly dynamic SMEs





Strong fundamentals
and differentiating factors




Globally
renowned
flagship
products

Gastronomic
heritage,
tradition,
authenticity


Variety, regional
diversity &
innovation

Qualitative
products
supported by
many PGI


Longstanding
industrial
experience &
know-how