Italy is the eurozone’s second largest manufacturing producer, and one of its most diversified.

Well-established companies of all sizes operate across a range of sectors. The most productive include automotive, machinery, pharmaceuticals, fashion, food and drink.

Volume does not come at the expense of standards: thanks to a highly skilled workforce and advanced manufacturing technology, ‘Made in Italy’ is recognised as a symbol of quality around the world.

One area of particular interest is the fast-growing additive manufacturing (3D printing) market, which is estimated to be worth up to €1 billion .

And as Italy’s manufacturers rebound from the pandemic, there are further opportunities for investors in related fields such as logistics and renewable energy.