Italy’s marine economy expands to €224.9 billion, accounting for 11.4 % of national GDP
Executive summary: Italy’s marine economy’s added value increased by about €9.6 billion, reaching €224.9 billion, or 11.4 % of GDP, according to the XIV National Report on the Sea Economy presented at the Mimit. The figure shows the maritime sector’s growing weight in the national economy, highlighting potential for investment, policy focus on blue growth, and influence on EU funding for coastal areas.
Who is involved: Osservatorio Nazionale sull’Economia del Mare, Tagliacarne‑Unioncamere study centre, Italian Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (Mimit), and the Italian maritime industry.
Likely next: The Mimit may release a follow‑up report in early 2027; the government could allocate additional EU Blue Growth funds to Italian ports and coastal regions; major ports such as Trieste and Genoa may announce capacity expansion plans.
The XIV National Report on the Sea Economy, presented at the Mimit by the Osservatorio Nazionale sull’Economia del Mare and the Tagliacarne‑Unioncamere study centre, shows that Italy’s marine‑related value added rose by roughly €9.6 billion in the latest period, reaching €224.9 billion. This figure represents 11.4 % of the country’s gross domestic product, highlighting the growing weight of maritime sectors such as shipping, ports, fisheries and coastal tourism in the national economy. The data point to a steady upward trend that could influence future policy decisions on blue‑growth strategies and regional development funding.
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- — L'economia del mare cresce in Italia: vale 224,9 miliardi di euro (l'11,4% del Pil) (la Repubblica — Economia)
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