Italian small and medium-sized businesses are showing remarkable confidence in their ability to expand, even as economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions reshape international trade. A new Deloitte Private survey finds that 88% expect their businesses to grow over the next 12 months, while 76% anticipate a challenging economic environment.
The findings come from the fifth edition of Deloitte Private's observatory on Italian small and medium-sized enterprises, based on responses from 201 business leaders surveyed during the first part of 2026. They reveal companies determined to pursue new opportunities rather than retreat from global markets.
