Nearly sixty Aragonese companies attended a key event organized by CEOE Aragón, the Italian Embassy in Spain, and the regional government to explore investment and collaboration opportunities in Italy. Italy is consolidating its position as a key strategic partner for the Aragonese economy, becoming the third largest export destination by 2024.
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The event, held on October 9, 2025, highlighted the growing interest of companies from Aragon in the Italian market, recognized as the second industrial market in Europe thanks to its powerful manufacturing sector and its industries methodologiesWith a population of 60 million inhabitants and a posición Investment Destination In the Mediterranean, Italy offers an excellent horizon for both trade and foreign investment.
El Italian Ambassador to Spain, Guiseppe Buccino, expressed his satisfaction with the "robustness and stability" of bilateral trade relations, noting the constant growth which reflects the investment barometer between both countries.
From the Aragonese business sphere, Benito Tesier, vice president of CEOE ARAGÓN, emphasized the relevance of Italy: "Italy is a strategic partner for the Aragonese economy and a priority destination for our companies in their internationalization process."
This reality was supported with data by Javier Martínez, Director General of Economy of the Government of Aragon, who highlighted the importance of the trade balance: "Italy in the last year was the 3rd destination country for Aragonese exports in 2024 (11,2% of the total) and the sixth country of origin of Aragonese imports (4,9% of total), which shows a relationship that is increasing every year balanced."
La Office of Promotion and Investment (ICE) Italian detailed the incentives for foreign investment and encouraged companies to participate in international competitions key, such as EICMA in Milan (dedicated to motorcycles and bicycles) or Cibus in Parma (a benchmark in the Italian food industry).
Companies with experience in the Italian market, such as SAICA Group, CAF and Brembo, shared their success stories. Among the keys to its good performance In the transalpine country, they pointed out the geographical and cultural proximity, market maturity and reliability, And the multiple opportunities in public competitions.
This day is shaping up to be a "starting point" for future joint actions that seek to continue strengthening economic relations and ensure a path of mutual growth between the autonomous community of Aragon and the Italian Republic.
