Who said that the Made in Italy: is in crisis? According to the data collected released byISTAT 2016 was a golden year. The level of exports of local products has never been higher in 25 years of surveys, and this despite the global economic crisis. Cross-border trade recorded a record year, contributing to the growth and development of numerous Italian companies in all sectors.
The data
In 2016, exports recorded a sharp + 1,1% in terms of value and + 1,2% in volume. You will say nothing extraordinary, but in these statistics even half a point can make a difference. Made in Italy goods have paid off well 417 billion, and this in a very difficult year for trade on a global scale. Imports also recorded a -1,4%, bringing the trade balance (the difference between imports and exports) to 51,6 billion euros. The highest value ever recorded since 1991, the year in which ISTAT began analyzing the data.
Record numbers, especially when compared to 2015. Just think that that year the trade balance stopped at 41,8 billion (and even at the time there was talk of a golden year). Made in Italy therefore continues to please the rest of the world, and not a little.
Made in Italy in the world
But which country has invested the most in our products? In 2016, again according to the data, it was the Japan with a + 9,6%, followed by China + 6,4% andXNUMX-XNUMX business days with + 3%. In flexion the USA which, after the double-digit increases of 2014-2015, stop at an honest + 2,6%. In short, in line with the plans of Trump which provide for a relaunch of Made in USA.
The preferred product is, as for years, the wine with a + 3%. In spite of the low cost wines that are invading the markets. Chianti and Nero d'Avola do not fight!
But those who buy from us don't do it just to drink. The agri-food market in fact saw its record year in 2016. Products fruit and vegetables, cheese e oil they recorded excellent increases in terms of sales. Even cured meats, despite the WHO alarm on the carcinogenic risks deriving from their consumption, are among the best-selling products.
Theindustry, especially that automotive e pharmaceutica. The latter surprised analysts with a + 6,8%, confirming the surprise of 2016.
The Italian economy rejoices at the result, but there is strong concern for the protectionist policies that are emerging in various countries. The US and Great Britain may be the first in a long line of nations that will be able to limit their imports.
