Italy
General Overview
| Population: | 58,145,320 (July 2008 est.) |
| GDP (purchasing power parity): | US $1.801 trillion (2008 est.) |
| GDP per capita (PPP): | US $31,000 (2008 est.) |
| GDP (real growth rate): | 0% (2008 est.) |
| Industries: | tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics |
| Imports: | US $566.8 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.) |
| Import commodities: | engineering products, chemicals, transport equipment, energy products, minerals and nonferrous metals, textiles and clothing; food, beverages, and tobacco |
| Exports: | US $566.1 billion f.o.b. (2008) |
| Export commodities: | engineering products, textiles and clothing, production machinery, motor vehicles, transport equipment, chemicals; food, beverages and tobacco; minerals, and nonferrous metals |
| Alberta's export to Italy: | CAN $208.43 million (2007) |
| Alberta's main exports to Italy: | wheat, nickel, woodpulp, telecom equipment, turbo-propellers, polymers of ethylene nes, machinery and chickpeas |
| Canada's main exports to Italy: | cathodes and sections of cathodes, woodpulp, transportation equipment, wheat, coal, iron and nickel |
For detailed information about Italy, the following websites provide economic, political and historical information:
Export Statistics
For detailed statistical information on Alberta and Canadian exports to Italy, consult the following statistical publications and databases:
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Alberta's International Trade Review
An analysis of Alberta's international exports of goods and services. Published by Alberta Employment, Immigration & Industry. -
Trade Data Online
Customized reports on Canada's trade with over 200 countries.
Alberta-Italy Relations
Trade flows between Alberta and Italy are complementary with Alberta providing semi-processed materials for Italy's manufacturing industries and serving as a market for Italy's finished products and consumer goods.
Sector Opportunities
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Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)
The market is growing at above average rate due to the important role of wireless and continuing investments by Italian enterprises into technology solutions to modernize their operations. Italy offers opportunities for Alberta wireless and software companies interested in the wireless and enterprise markets in areas such as wireless broadband, wireless applications, or software for business processes or industrial controls/automation.
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The largest sector growth opportunity is in cabinets because Alberta has a capacity shortfall. Italy is a promising investment and technology source in this field. Italy is a potential target for attracting companies and skilled labour.
For additional information on business opportunities and resources for market intelligence, visit:
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Export Source - Market and Business Opportunities
Online tool for new and experienced exporters. -
Virtual Trade Commissioner
Gateway to market information.
Exporting Your Products - Services for Exporters
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Export Alert!
A resource for exporters to learn about changes in foreign export regulations. -
Exporter Needs Continuum
Lists services that can benefit your company and who offers them. -
Export Resources
Resources for both new and experienced exporters. -
International Trade Canada
Sector reports as well as a list of staff contacts that can assist exporters.
Other Resources
Canada
Italy
- Chamber of Commerce of Venice-Venicexport
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada
- Italian Institute for Foreign Trade
- Italy Customs Agency
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations Contacts
For customized export facilitation, contact our sector officers for Italy:
- Heli Carswell, Senior Director, Advanced Industries
- Betty Jandewerth, Trade and Investment Director, Advanced Industries
Other Contacts:
Date Updated: Mar 20, 2009
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