The exports of Italian agri-food districts set a new record at the end of 2024, topping 28 billion euros, a 7.1% rise over 2023 (equal to 1.9 billion more). This is the conclusion drawn from the Monitor of Italian Agri-Food Districts, edited by Intesa Sanpaolo's Research Department. Currently, the districts account for 42.5% of total national agri-food exports. The expansion was led by the oil supply chain, which increased by 40.9% annually. Notably, the Tuscan Olive Oil district grew by 43.5% thanks to exports to the United States, which accounts for more than 40% of sales. Umbrian oil (+26.5%) and Bari oil and pasta (+47.6%) also demonstrated favorable performance. The olive oil supply chain is the most exposed to the American market, accounting for 32.7% of total exports (compared to a 12.9% average). The pasta and confectionery supply chain also performed well, expanding by 7.8%. The Alba and Cuneo sweets districts saw a 304 million euro gain (+16.5%), followed by Veronese sweets and pasta (+12.6%). The wine districts also demonstrated strong performance, with exports surpassing 6.7 billion (+4%). Among the best are Veronese wines (+9.2%), Florentine and Sienese hills wines (+9.8%), and Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (+7.3%). Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato wines, on the other hand, experienced a 1.7% decrease. The United States is confirmed as an important market for wine, with an average share of 23%. In the agricultural sector, Romagna fruit and vegetables expand by 14.9% to 689 million euros, while Alto Adige apples increase by 18.9%. On the other hand, Piedmont hazelnuts and fruit are declining (-15.2%). Finally, the preserved foods sector also showed positive results (+3.5%), with Nocera’s preserves stable but still leading the export sector.
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