Paris – Clothes, underwear, hosiery, carpets and footwear are exported mainly to France and Germany; France, alongside Russia, also appreciates Italian furs; fabrics and yarns are exported to Germany and Romania; household linens to the United States and Germany; luggage and bags in Switzerland and France; jewelry and ornaments to the UAE and Switzerland; lace to Sri Lanka and Romania; sportswear to Hong Kong and Japan… 2013 was a golden year for Italian exports, which exceeded €51 billion in value, for a 4.7% increase over 2012. Milan is the biggest exporter, with €6 billion, for a 7.7% increase over 2012 and representing 11,4% of the national total. Vicenza is second with €5 billion (+5.6%) and Florence third with €4.3 billion (+10.4 %). Other 4 Lombardy cities are in the top20: Como (8), Varese (16), Bergamo (17) and Mantua (18). The data was gathered by Istat in 2013 and 2012, while the analysis is by the Chambers of Commerce. (9Colonne)
