Italy (ITA)

Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).

Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.

Exports

$674.87B

Imports

$615.60B

Total trade

$1.29T

Trade balance

$59.27B

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Italy - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)

Share of exports, imports, and total trade attributed to each partner.

Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade

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Showing top 10 partners by total dependency.

Rank #1

Germany (DEU)

Total

12.5%

Exports

11.0%

$74.16B

Imports

14.2%

$87.18B

Total

12.5%

$161.34B

Rank #2

France (FRA)

Total

8.6%

Exports

9.6%

$64.79B

Imports

7.5%

$46.23B

Total

8.6%

$111.02B

Rank #3

USA (USA)

Total

7.4%

Exports

10.1%

$68.21B

Imports

4.4%

$27.33B

Total

7.4%

$95.53B

Rank #4

Spain (ESP)

Total

5.6%

Exports

5.4%

$36.19B

Imports

5.8%

$35.52B

Total

5.6%

$71.71B

Rank #5

China (CHN)

Total

5.5%

Exports

2.4%

$16.08B

Imports

8.9%

$54.56B

Total

5.5%

$70.63B

Rank #6

Netherlands (NLD)

Total

4.5%

Exports

3.0%

$20.20B

Imports

6.1%

$37.43B

Total

4.5%

$57.63B

Rank #7

Switzerland (CHE)

Total

3.7%

Exports

4.7%

$31.67B

Imports

2.7%

$16.51B

Total

3.7%

$48.18B

Rank #8

Belgium (BEL)

Total

3.6%

Exports

3.0%

$20.14B

Imports

4.3%

$26.51B

Total

3.6%

$46.66B

Rank #9

Poland (POL)

Total

2.9%

Exports

3.1%

$20.63B

Imports

2.8%

$17.05B

Total

2.9%

$37.68B

Rank #10

United Kingdom (GBR)

Total

2.9%

Exports

4.3%

$28.74B

Imports

1.4%

$8.52B

Total

2.9%

$37.25B

Rank	Partner	Export dependency	Import dependency	Total dependency
1	Germany (DEU)	11.0% $74.16B	14.2% $87.18B	12.5% $161.34B
2	France (FRA)	9.6% $64.79B	7.5% $46.23B	8.6% $111.02B
3	USA (USA)	10.1% $68.21B	4.4% $27.33B	7.4% $95.53B
4	Spain (ESP)	5.4% $36.19B	5.8% $35.52B	5.6% $71.71B
5	China (CHN)	2.4% $16.08B	8.9% $54.56B	5.5% $70.63B
6	Netherlands (NLD)	3.0% $20.20B	6.1% $37.43B	4.5% $57.63B
7	Switzerland (CHE)	4.7% $31.67B	2.7% $16.51B	3.7% $48.18B
8	Belgium (BEL)	3.0% $20.14B	4.3% $26.51B	3.6% $46.66B
9	Poland (POL)	3.1% $20.63B	2.8% $17.05B	2.9% $37.68B
10	United Kingdom (GBR)	4.3% $28.74B	1.4% $8.52B	2.9% $37.25B

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Italy's total international trade in 2024 amounted to $1.29T, with exports of $674.9B and imports of $615.6B.
The country holds the #10 rank for total trade globally, #7 for exports, and #12 for imports.
A trade surplus of $59.3B was recorded for 2024.
Germany was Italy's top trading partner, accounting for $74.2B (11.0%) of exports and $87.2B (14.2%) of imports.
The leading export category was Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84) at $115.3B, representing 17.1% of all exports.
Mineral fuels (HS2 27) were the top import category, valued at $73.0B or 11.9% of total imports.

Italy's International Trade Performance in 2024

In 2024, Italy affirmed its position as a major player in global commerce, ranking 10th in the world for total trade. The nation's exports totaled $674.9B, while imports stood at $615.6B, creating a substantial trade surplus of $59.3B. Key export destinations included Germany, with a share of 11.0%, and the United States, which received 10.1% of Italy's exports. On the import side, Germany was the largest partner, providing 14.2% of all inbound goods.

Top Exported and Imported Products

Italy's export economy is heavily reliant on industrial and high-value goods. The most significant export category in 2024 was Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84), which accounted for $115.3B or 17.1% of the total. Following this were Pharmaceutical products (HS2 30) at $55.5B. Regarding imports, Italy's primary need was for Mineral fuels (HS2 27), valued at $73.0B, and Vehicles (HS2 87), with an import value of $58.1B.

Exports

Italy - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported export values across available years.

Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Top export categories

Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.

#1 • HS 84

Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof

$115.32B

17.1% share

#2 • HS 30

Pharmaceutical products

$55.53B

8.2% share

#3 • HS 87

Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

$46.52B

6.9% share

#4 • HS 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles

$45.63B

6.8% share

#5 • HS 71

Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

$25.56B

3.8% share

#6 • HS 39

Plastics and articles thereof

$24.13B

3.6% share

#7 • HS 99

Commodities not specified according to kind

$24.11B

3.6% share

#8 • HS 73

Iron or steel articles

$20.49B

3.0% share

#9 • HS 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

$19.43B

2.9% share

#10 • HS 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories

$17.37B

2.6% share

#11 • HS 62

Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted

$16.29B

2.4% share

#12 • HS 94

Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings

$15.38B

2.3% share

#13 • HS 72

Iron and steel

$14.97B

2.2% share

#14 • HS 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

$13.83B

2.0% share

#15 • HS 64

Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles

$13.21B

2.0% share

Rank	Category	Value	Share
1	Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof	$115.32B	17.1%
2	Pharmaceutical products	$55.53B	8.2%
3	Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof	$46.52B	6.9%
4	Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles	$45.63B	6.8%
5	Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin	$25.56B	3.8%
6	Plastics and articles thereof	$24.13B	3.6%
7	Commodities not specified according to kind	$24.11B	3.6%
8	Iron or steel articles	$20.49B	3.0%
9	Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes	$19.43B	2.9%
10	Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories	$17.37B	2.6%
11	Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted	$16.29B	2.4%
12	Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings	$15.38B	2.3%
13	Iron and steel	$14.97B	2.2%
14	Beverages, spirits and vinegar	$13.83B	2.0%
15	Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles	$13.21B	2.0%

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Italy - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by export value in the selected year.

Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Italy - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Area reflects share within the displayed list; hover for product codes.

Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Imports

Italy - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported import values across available years.

Flow: Imports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Top import categories

Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.

#1 • HS 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

$73.03B

11.9% share

#2 • HS 87

Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

$58.05B

9.4% share

#3 • HS 84

Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof

$53.90B

8.8% share

#4 • HS 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles

$49.26B

8.0% share

#5 • HS 30

Pharmaceutical products

$33.00B

5.4% share

#6 • HS 29

Organic chemicals

$30.99B

5.0% share

#7 • HS 39

Plastics and articles thereof

$25.48B

4.1% share

#8 • HS 72

Iron and steel

$22.24B

3.6% share

#9 • HS 71

Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

$19.77B

3.2% share

#10 • HS 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories

$17.44B

2.8% share

#11 • HS 99

Commodities not specified according to kind

$10.88B

1.8% share

#12 • HS 74

Copper and articles thereof

$10.32B

1.7% share

#13 • HS 61

Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted

$9.71B

1.6% share

#14 • HS 62

Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted

$9.13B

1.5% share

#15 • HS 73

Iron or steel articles

$8.72B

1.4% share

Rank	Category	Value	Share
1	Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes	$73.03B	11.9%
2	Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof	$58.05B	9.4%
3	Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof	$53.90B	8.8%
4	Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles	$49.26B	8.0%
5	Pharmaceutical products	$33.00B	5.4%
6	Organic chemicals	$30.99B	5.0%
7	Plastics and articles thereof	$25.48B	4.1%
8	Iron and steel	$22.24B	3.6%
9	Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin	$19.77B	3.2%
10	Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories	$17.44B	2.8%
11	Commodities not specified according to kind	$10.88B	1.8%
12	Copper and articles thereof	$10.32B	1.7%
13	Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted	$9.71B	1.6%
14	Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted	$9.13B	1.5%
15	Iron or steel articles	$8.72B	1.4%

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Italy - import composition by product categories (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by import value in the selected year.

Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Italy - import composition by 4-digit product groups (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Area reflects share within the displayed list; hover for product codes.

Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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