Italy’s trade balance with non‑EU countries posted a sharp improvement in February 2026, with the surplus rising to 5.53 billion euros, more than double the previous month’s level. In January 2026, the non‑EU trade surplus had stood at 2.23 billion euros.
The latest figures, updated on 27 March 2026, indicate a strong external position for Italy in trade with markets outside the European Union. The jump in the surplus suggests either a notable increase in exports, a contraction in imports, or a combination of both, although the detailed trade breakdown was not provided with the headline data.
The February performance marks a significant strengthening in Italy’s non‑EU trade balance compared with the start of the year, underscoring the importance of extra‑EU markets for the country’s overall trade dynamics in early 2026.
