Italy imports durum wheat, energy, metals and vegetable oils for one of Europe's largest food and manufacturing industries.
CapitalRome
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesItalian
RegionEurope
Why Italy matters for trade
- Trieste is the start of the Transalpine oil pipeline
- Large pasta, olive oil and food-processing industry
- Steel industry built on scrap
What Italy sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Machinery, Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals, Pasta, Olive oil, Wine | Crude oil, Natural gas, Durum wheat, Vegetable oils, Steel scrap, Metals |
Main ports and routes
Trieste, Genoa, Gioia Tauro, Ravenna, Venice.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026