Italian exports to non-EU countries rose 5.4% in September

Italian exports to countries outside the EU rose 5.4% in September 2026 compared with September 2025, according to preliminary data published by ISTAT on 29 October. Imports rose 6.3% over the same period. The trade surplus with non-EU countries was €2,826 million, slightly below the €2,894 million recorded a year earlier. Excluding energy, the surplus grew to €8,554 million from €6,333 million. On a seasonally adjusted basis, exports fell 1.3% from August, but rose 3.0% over the latest three months compared with the previous three. ISTAT will publish its next non-EU release on 27 November.

Source: ISTAT

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