Made in Italy products are appreciated all over the world, but which are the most loved ones? Pasta is undoubtedly the most popular, but there are many others that are often imitated, but which are far from the wow effect that the originals give.
The paste
Pasta is the quintessential symbol of the Italian table.
Il 60% of the pasta produced in our country is destined for foreign markets, covering over 30% of global exports, a figure that is constantly increasing, especially in United States, Germany and France, the main importers of this product of Italian excellence.
The cheeses
In second place among the most appreciated Italian products abroad are cheeses.
Italy has a absolutely unique cheese variety and some of the most well-known and appreciated cheeses on a global level such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano and Gorgonzola which, alone, cover almost 40% of Italian cheese exports Italian cheeses.
Among the major foreign consumers of these products there are still Germany, the United States and France to which will be added the Japan, which every year records a consumption growth of nearly 20% compared to the previous year.
The olive oil
In third place is olive oil which is at the basis of Italian cuisine.
Although the production of olive oil varies from year to year as it depends on the climate and external agents, Italy remains firm at the second place, after Spain, per ton of olive oil exported.
- USA are the first importing country, followed by Germany and France, but there is a significant growth in consumption in Canada, China and Brazil.
Raw ham
In fourth place in this special ranking we find Parma Ham and San Daniele Ham, the demand for which is constantly increasing.
Approximately 60% of exports are directed to European markets with Germany, France and the United Kingdom at the top of the rankings. The Usa They are the first extra-EU export market.
Fruit and vegetable sauces and jams
Thanks to fruit and vegetable variety that Italy has, from North to South, there is an incredible variety of fruit and vegetables transformed into sauces and preserves shipped to every corner of the planet.
Le jams and marmalades, the vegetables in oil, preserves and Ready-made sauces are very successful in the foreign market as they are non-perishable and easy to use products.
Among this type of products there are some that are very popular abroad such as Pantelleria capers, Cremona mustard, Spilinga 'nduja and Pachino tomato puree.
The interest in the excellences of our country is always increasing, because the quality and the artisanal methods with which they are made represent a strong point that is recognized at a global level.
In addition to the products mentioned so far, there are many others appreciated abroad, but, within such a vast panorama as the Italian gastronomic one, at an international level many products do not have the attention they deserve, but, what we hope is that they too will soon find space in foreign trade in order to promote more niche Italian products abroad.
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