Italy’s extra virgin olive oil led the country’s food and beverage export growth in 2024, with sales soaring by 45%—outpacing cured meats (+10%) and dairy products (+9%). Yet wine remained Italy’s most valuable export, generating €8.1 billion.

According to Coldiretti, the primary Italian farmers’ association, agri-food exports hit an all-time high of €69.1 billion in 2024, based on Istat data. Growth extended across key sectors, with fresh and processed fruit and vegetables up 6% and pasta rising 5%.