Market Research in Italy
Market research solutions Italy
Italy owns a well-diversified industrial economy and is a member of the European Union as well as the G8, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The country also boasts an advanced infrastructure.
Rome serves as the capital of Italy. Besides Rome, important cities also include: Florence for its Renaissance art and architectural centers, Milan one of Europe’s richest cities and Naples. Other major cities are Verona, Turin, Bologna, Perugia and Genoa. The Tuscan dialect, forms the base for Italian, the official language of Italy.
Partnerships and country access
Most trade is done with Germany, due to its geographic position, followed by France as the second-largest partner. It is also physically near Italy and is an industrialized country from an economic standpoint. Their partnership is advantageous to each country, because their economies are so alike.
There are 311 ports in Italy. The most popular are the Ports of Bari, Cagliari, Genoa, Napoli, Venice, and the Gioia Tauro Harbor. The country has 133 airports, 98 of which are paved. A selection of these are Alghero and Elmas in Sardinia, Falconara Airport in Ancona, Aeroporti del Puglia (serving Brindisi, BariBari, Taranto and Foggia) and Orio al Serio International Airport in Bergamo.
Partnerships and country access
Metals and metal products, precision machinery, motor vehicles (including luxury vehicles), clothing and footwear, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals, motorcycles, scooters and food are Italy’s main exports. More than half of its products are exported to other European countries. France, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, and Spain are the main export partners. Main imports are motor vehicles, fuel, and electronic devices.
Most trade is done with Germany, due to its geographic position, followed by France as the second-largest partner. It is also physically near Italy and is an industrialized country from an economic standpoint. Their partnership is advantageous to each country, because their economies are so alike.
There are 311 ports in Italy. The most popular are the Ports of Bari, Cagliari, Genoa, Napoli, Venice, and the Gioia Tauro Harbor. The country has 133 airports, 98 of which are paved. A selection of these are Alghero and Elmas in Sardinia, Falconara Airport in Ancona, Aeroporti del Puglia (serving Brindisi, BariBari, Taranto and Foggia) and Orio al Serio International Airport in Bergamo.
Global expansion
The total population is 58.7 million, 2.4 million of whom are immigrants. Most immigrants come from Romania, Albania, Poland, China and the Ukraine.
Italy offers numerous benefits to businesses considering expanding their operations globally, because of its highly-diversified economy and its position within the European Union. One of the key benefits is access to the Eurozone: Italy’s industrial region is positioned near the European core of heavy industry. Another benefit is the diversified and flexible economy. Finally, the government offers support and initiatives to businesses wishing to invest in Italy.
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