Trade lane

What Italy buys from Germany.

Italy imported USD 74bn of manufactured and processed goods from Germany in 2024, down 10 per cent on 2022. That is 18 per cent of everything Italy imported in these lines, and Germany is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Germany dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 74bnfrom Germany in 2024 (USD 82bn in 2022)
18 per centof Italy's imports in these lines, USD 409bn from every source
2,419product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1Germany's rank among Italy's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Italy paid Germany for it at the border, Germany's share of everything Italy imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 35 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Italy's imports18 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 6.4bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 74,093 a tonne, 38,752 tonnes
    USD 2.9bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332

    Share of Italy's imports45 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.4bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,073 a tonne, 136,948 tonnes
    USD 2.6bnin 2024
  3. 3

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Italy's imports27 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.4bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.8m a tonne, 937 tonnes
    USD 1.7bnin 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Italy's imports14 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changefrom USD 137m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 20,631 a tonne, 54,584 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  5. 5

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Italy's imports35 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 879m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,677 a tonne, 52,437 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Italy's imports53 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,718 a tonne, 36,870 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  7. 7

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Italy's imports29 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 546m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,215 a tonne, 32,558 tonnes
    USD 886min 2024
  8. 8

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360

    Share of Italy's imports48 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 547m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,231 a tonne, 27,548 tonnes
    USD 805min 2024
  9. 9

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Italy's imports32 per cent, 101 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 746m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,970 a tonne, 21,210 tonnes
    USD 784min 2024
  10. 10

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Italy's imports16 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 879m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,772 a tonne, 34,872 tonnes
    USD 655min 2024
  11. 11

    Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by...HS 870350

    Share of Italy's imports36 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.4bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,166 a tonne, 25,829 tonnes
    USD 573min 2024
  12. 12

    Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 740811

    Share of Italy's imports53 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 601m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,560 a tonne, 58,680 tonnes
    USD 561min 2024
  13. 13

    Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199

    Share of Italy's imports45 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 338m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 752 a tonne, 623,200 tonnes
    USD 469min 2024
  14. 14

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of Italy's imports32 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 523m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,510 a tonne, 20,637 tonnes
    USD 444min 2024
  15. 15

    Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219

    Share of Italy's imports31 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 372m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 50,575 a tonne, 8,452 tonnes
    USD 427min 2024
  16. 16

    Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710

    Share of Italy's imports54 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 428m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,439 a tonne, 47,775 tonnes
    USD 403min 2024
  17. 17

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Italy's imports22 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 384m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,245 a tonne, 27,759 tonnes
    USD 395min 2024
  18. 18

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Italy's imports25 per cent, 101 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 507m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 102,800 a tonne, 3,802 tonnes
    USD 391min 2024
  19. 19

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Italy's imports67 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 228m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 68,599 a tonne, 5,631 tonnes
    USD 386min 2024
  20. 20

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333

    Share of Italy's imports74 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 188m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,384 a tonne, 14,451 tonnes
    USD 381min 2024
  21. 21

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of Italy's imports35 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 339m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,227 a tonne, 39,618 tonnes
    USD 366min 2024
  22. 22

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of Italy's imports30 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 397m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,894 a tonne, 16,401 tonnes
    USD 359min 2024
  23. 23

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Italy's imports30 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 371m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,933 a tonne, 122,402 tonnes
    USD 359min 2024
  24. 24

    Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890

    Share of Italy's imports23 per cent, 80 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 440m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 43,411 a tonne, 8,257 tonnes
    USD 358min 2024
  25. 25

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Italy's imports41 per cent, 92 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 278m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,834 a tonne, 12,156 tonnes
    USD 351min 2024
  26. 26

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Italy's imports19 per cent, 100 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 314m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 77,527 a tonne, 4,357 tonnes
    USD 338min 2024
  27. 27

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractionsHS 300212

    Share of Italy's imports26 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 277m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 237 tonnes
    USD 332min 2024
  28. 28

    Beer: made from maltHS 220300

    Share of Italy's imports45 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 226m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 942 a tonne, 351,601 tonnes
    USD 331min 2024
  29. 29

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Italy's imports25 per cent, 95 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 330m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,605 a tonne, 10,855 tonnes
    USD 321min 2024
  30. 30

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Italy's imports10 per cent, 90 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 368m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 138,393 a tonne, 2,247 tonnes
    USD 311min 2024
  31. 31

    Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural...HS 293719

    Share of Italy's imports3 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changefrom USD 4m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 101.4m a tonne, 3.0 tonnes
    USD 303min 2024
  32. 32

    Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissionsHS 848120

    Share of Italy's imports54 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 330m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,287 a tonne, 7,967 tonnes
    USD 289min 2024
  33. 33

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Italy's imports4 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 313m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 956,521 a tonne, 294 tonnes
    USD 281min 2024
  34. 34

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Italy's imports22 per cent, 106 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 269m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,997 a tonne, 54,850 tonnes
    USD 274min 2024
  35. 35

    Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991

    Share of Italy's imports34 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 202m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,279 a tonne, 11,678 tonnes
    USD 272min 2024
  36. 36

    Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by...HS 870370

    Share of Italy's imports70 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 213m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,906 a tonne, 9,562 tonnes
    USD 257min 2024
  37. 37

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321

    Share of Italy's imports5 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 543m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,054 a tonne, 13,297 tonnes
    USD 253min 2024
  38. 38

    Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690

    Share of Italy's imports37 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 312m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,050 a tonne, 121,763 tonnes
    USD 250min 2024
  39. 39

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of Italy's imports14 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 141m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 59,188 a tonne, 4,212 tonnes
    USD 249min 2024
  40. 40

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Italy's imports10 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,907 a tonne, 15,398 tonnes
    USD 245min 2024
  41. 41

    Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690

    Share of Italy's imports36 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 293m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 39,468 a tonne, 6,113 tonnes
    USD 241min 2024
  42. 42

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Italy's imports13 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 531m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 38,491 a tonne, 6,259 tonnes
    USD 241min 2024
  43. 43

    Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary formsHS 390810

    Share of Italy's imports37 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 323m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,677 a tonne, 87,544 tonnes
    USD 234min 2024
  44. 44

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Italy's imports23 per cent, 89 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 184m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,503 a tonne, 27,459 tonnes
    USD 233min 2024
  45. 45

    Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment theretoHS 240290

    Share of Italy's imports79 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valueUSD 51,704 a tonne, 4,512 tonnes
    USD 233min 2024
  46. 46

    Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180

    Share of Italy's imports33 per cent, 96 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 218m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 97,746 a tonne, 2,349 tonnes
    USD 230min 2024
  47. 47

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Italy's imports7 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 310m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 316,281 a tonne, 724 tonnes
    USD 229min 2024
  48. 48

    Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210

    Share of Italy's imports20 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 301m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,208 a tonne, 188,378 tonnes
    USD 227min 2024
  49. 49

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity not over 1500ccHS 870331

    Share of Italy's imports35 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 283m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,344 a tonne, 15,679 tonnes
    USD 225min 2024
  50. 50

    Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399

    Share of Italy's imports24 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 291m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 65,785 a tonne, 3,408 tonnes
    USD 224min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Aircraft and spacecraft: parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88HS 880790USD 48m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. Germany supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  2. Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice mastsHS 730820USD 119m in 2024, from USD 14m in 2022. Germany supplies 68 per cent of the line.
  3. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 1.1bn in 2024, from USD 137m in 2022. Germany supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  4. Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment theretoHS 240210USD 53m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. Germany supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  5. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelinesHS 730419USD 43m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. Germany supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  6. Games: playing cardsHS 950440USD 30m in 2024, up 356 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 27 per cent of the line.
  7. Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory useHS 841710USD 25m in 2024, up 321 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 73 per cent of the line.
  8. Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen functionHS 292250USD 85m in 2024, up 262 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). Germany supplies 42 per cent of the line.
  9. Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426HS 842649USD 28m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 64 per cent of the line.
  10. Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952USD 50m in 2024, up 194 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Germany supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  11. Heterocyclic compounds: n.e.c. in headings no. 2933HS 293399USD 23m in 2024, up 191 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  12. Cocoa: butter, fat and oilHS 180400USD 209m in 2024, up 190 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022). Germany supplies 34 per cent of the line.
  13. Machines: for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboardHS 844120USD 36m in 2024, up 188 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Germany supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  14. Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 294190USD 35m in 2024, up 184 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Germany supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  15. Mowers: lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal planeHS 843311USD 24m in 2024, up 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  16. Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720USD 36m in 2024, up 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Germany supplies 17 per cent of the line.
  17. Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coilsHS 740921USD 69m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022). Germany supplies 33 per cent of the line.
  18. Glass: safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels)HS 700729USD 29m in 2024, up 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Germany supplies 38 per cent of the line.
  19. Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)HS 903039USD 13m in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 38 per cent of the line.
  20. Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190532USD 40m in 2024, up 136 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Germany supplies 18 per cent of the line.
Where Germany dominates

Lines where Germany supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Germany ships at least 60 per cent of what Italy imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 87032467 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 386m; 52 source countries in all.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 87033374 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 381m; 36 source countries in all.
  3. Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by...HS 87037070 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 257m; 14 source countries in all.
  4. Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment theretoHS 24029079 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 233m; 9 source countries in all.
  5. Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not...HS 39162074 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 172m; 38 source countries in all.
  6. Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703HS 87071095 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 150m; 36 source countries in all.
  7. Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice mastsHS 73082068 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 119m; 23 source countries in all.
  8. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 73061993 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 119m; 25 source countries in all.
  9. Plastics: bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware n.e.c. in heading no. 3922HS 39229070 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 91m; 50 source countries in all.
  10. Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: oxirane...HS 29101082 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 84m; 7 source countries in all.
  11. Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, hydraulic or pneumaticHS 90328163 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 83m; 50 source countries in all.
  12. Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the likeHS 84791072 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 80m; 42 source countries in all.
  13. Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres...HS 48101362 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 80m; 38 source countries in all.
  14. Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary formsHS 39022073 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 79m; 15 source countries in all.
  15. Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not...HS 39204964 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 66m; 51 source countries in all.
  16. Vehicles: crane lorriesHS 87051087 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 60m; 15 source countries in all.
  17. Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 85111070 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 54m; 44 source countries in all.
  18. Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formsHS 39052964 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 52m; 17 source countries in all.
  19. Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicidesHS 30066060 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 50m; 16 source countries in all.
  20. Parts of vacuum cleanersHS 85087069 per cent of Italy's imports of the line, USD 50m; 43 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Germany's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Italy at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Germany: USD 2.9bn at USD 74,093 a tonne. Spain: USD 698m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 44,310 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 94,802 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332Germany: USD 2.6bn at USD 19,073 a tonne. Spain: USD 588m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 15,203 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,333 a tonne.
  3. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215Germany: USD 1.7bn at USD 1.8m a tonne. Austria: USD 40m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 1.3m a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.8m a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340Germany: USD 1.1bn at USD 20,631 a tonne. Poland: USD 1.2bn (15 per cent of the line) at USD 12,404 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,599 a tonne.
  5. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Germany: USD 1.1bn at USD 20,677 a tonne. Poland: USD 273m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 12,799 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,540 a tonne.
  6. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Germany: USD 1.1bn at USD 28,718 a tonne. Spain: USD 181m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 15,678 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,846 a tonne.
  7. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Germany: USD 886m at USD 27,215 a tonne. Belgium: USD 346m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 20,948 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,394 a tonne.
  8. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360Germany: USD 805m at USD 29,231 a tonne. Spain: USD 164m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 15,708 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,961 a tonne.
  9. Electrical static convertersHS 850440Germany: USD 784m at USD 36,970 a tonne. China: USD 460m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 25,170 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 51,969 a tonne.
  10. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Germany: USD 655m at USD 18,772 a tonne. Spain: USD 872m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 10,275 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,391 a tonne.
  11. Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by...HS 870350Germany: USD 573m at USD 22,166 a tonne. Slovakia: USD 451m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 16,533 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,235 a tonne.
  12. Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 740811Germany: USD 561m at USD 9,560 a tonne. Sweden: USD 5m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 6,676 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,792 a tonne.
  13. Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199Germany: USD 469m at USD 752 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 15m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 593 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 817 a tonne.
  14. Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840Germany: USD 444m at USD 21,510 a tonne. France: USD 297m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 12,473 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,226 a tonne.
  15. Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motorHS 842710Germany: USD 403m at USD 8,439 a tonne. China: USD 49m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 4,038 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,830 a tonne.
  16. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Germany: USD 395m at USD 14,245 a tonne. China: USD 352m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 7,904 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,967 a tonne.
  17. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710Germany: USD 391m at USD 102,800 a tonne. China: USD 212m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 38,098 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 79,535 a tonne.
  18. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Germany: USD 386m at USD 68,599 a tonne. Slovakia: USD 24m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 53,639 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 53,639 a tonne.
  19. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333Germany: USD 381m at USD 26,384 a tonne. Spain: USD 65m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 19,930 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,236 a tonne.
  20. Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830Germany: USD 366m at USD 9,227 a tonne. China: USD 246m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 2,022 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,565 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Italy buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Italy with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Germany's part of everything Italy imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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