From the Energy Shock to the Geopolitical Resilience of Italian Exports, 2021-2026
This paper examines the relationship between energy, geopolitics and Italian exports, distinguishing between the effects on export values, export volumes, the trade balance, regional specialisations and key supply chain dependencies. Its aim is to provide a framework for understanding international competitiveness over the 2021–2026 period, drawing on statistical and institutional sources.
Key Sources: This paper relies exclusively on publicly available statistical and institutional data and sources. The analyses, interpretations and summaries presented are the responsibility of Promos Italia.
This White Paper is intended solely for informational purposes and economic analysis. The relationships described between energy, geopolitics and international trade do not imply, unless explicitly stated in the cited sources, the existence of clear-cut causal links. Data for 2026 are provisional and reflect the information available at the editorial cut-off date of 6 October 2026.
Promos Italia - Italian Agency for the Internationalisation of the Chamber of Commerce System
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