September non-EU exports down 1.3%, imports up 1.4% month-on-month

In September 2026, Italy experienced a decline in exports and an increase in imports from non-EU countries. Exports fell by 1.3% month-on-month, while imports rose by 1.4%, driven by higher energy and intermediate goods purchases. Year-on-year, exports increased by 5.4%, down from 16.7% in August, and imports grew by 6.3%. The growth was widespread across product categories, except for non-durable consumer goods, which saw a significant drop of 40.1%. Energy imports surged by 68.9%.