Economic Activities in Italy

Main Economic Activities in Italy

Source: http://qualeindustria.fondazionerosselli.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/06/export-made-in-italy-L-2JCGgP.jpeg

MOST PEOPLE THINK ITALY'S MAJOR EXPORTS ARE OLIVE OIL AND WINE...

Source: http://www.welcometuscany.it/special_interest/wine_food_olive_oil/olive_oil.jpg

WHEN IN REALITY THE MAJOR EXPORTS INCLUDE:

#1 Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles

2011: $129,063,437,558

#2 Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment

2011: $48,045,233,661

Source: http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/garibaldi/images/garibaldi3.jpg

#3 Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

2011: $46,701,246,175

#4 Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries

2011: $41,921,815,542

#5 Textiles and Textile Articles

2011: $32,516,435,933

Source: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/27/7e/65/277e650f97a28284f4ec3af711ae3b15.jpg

Source: http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/images/wen_05_img0899.jpg

• In 2010, Italy made 458.4 billion dollars in exports.
• As well as 459.4 billion dollars in imports.

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A major primary sector for many Italians is services for the tourists coming in. However, compared to other countries (along with other high services countries), they seem to lack in the agriculture department. 

Country Industry: Major Sectors Per Nation

The country industry data and GDP composition spanning varied sectors across different nations are listed in the table below. The data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, 2008.(Source)

Country	Agriculture (%)	Industry (%)	Services (%)
Brazil	5.5	28.5	66
Canada	2	28.4	69.6
China	10.6	49.2	40.2
France	2.2	20.3	77.4
Germany	0.9	30.1	69
India	17.2	29.1	53.7
Italy	2	26.7	71.3
Japan	1.4	26.4	72.1
Russia	4.1	41.1	54.8
US	1.2	19.6	79.2
UK	0.9	22.8	76.2

Common Italian imports include engineering products, tobacco, textiles, food, and clothing. 

Source: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/1568130575_d4c3720837.jpg