An increasing international attitude

Italian chemical companies are taking advantage of globalization by offering their international customers the same solutions enforcing partnership with domestic clients: innovation, customization, flexibility, just-in-time and fulfilment to requirements. Exports to turnover ratio has grown from 18 to 43% in 20 years.
Not only large firms, but also SMEs are strongly oriented to international markets.

Other EU countries are Italian main trade partners but Asia and Eastern Europe are gaining importance. Extra EU surplus is more than 700 million Euros (in 2010). Export performance has been positive especially in downstream chemicals. Italy is world leader in producing active pharmaceuticals ingredients for generics and enjoys significant trade surpluses in detergents and cosmetics (1.2 billion Euros in 2010) and varnishes and adhesives (707 million).

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