Press releases

Exports reach €175 billion as Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa post strong growth; Lombardy remains the leading exporting region and Milan the top exporting province.

Rome, 27 July 2026 – Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani today signed a framework agreement with Unioncamere President Andrea Prete at the Foreign Ministry (MAECI) to strengthen cooperation between MAECI and Italy’s chamber of commerce network in support of the international expansion of Italian businesses.

The Varese Chamber of Commerce joins Promos Italia, strengthening support for local businesses’ export activities.

Rossi, Promos Italia: companies are not withdrawing from the Middle East, but are slowing down decision-making; concrete measures are needed to support competitiveness and market presence.

Rossi, Promos Italia: “The agreement could significantly reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, facilitating Italian companies’ access to key sectors of the Indian market.” Maffioletti, IICCI: “Estimates indicate a long-term economic impact of approximately €20 billion per year in additional growth for the European economy and €4–5 billion for India.” ...

Da Pozzo, Promos Italia: exports are growing towards new high-potential markets for Made in Italy products, including the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and Türkiye.

Da un’indagine di Promos Italia emerge che la principale preoccupazione è l’aumento delle barriere doganali e tariffarie, tuttavia, non ci sono particolari timori per il business negli Stati Uniti a seguito dell’elezione di Donald Trump.

Un’indagine di Promos Italia rivela che il 18% delle imprese utilizza l’IA per sviluppare le vendite all’estero, applicando questa tecnologia per la creazione di contenuti scritti (83%) e la generazione di immagini (42%). Nel 2024 il 79% delle aziende ha fatto investimenti in tecnologie, con il 15% delle imprese che ha speso fino a €20.