Italian food exports to the U.S. reached $7.8 billion in the first eleven months of 2024, a 17.4% increase year-on-year, according to the latest data from the Italian Trade Agency (ITA).
The growth cements Italy’s position as a key supplier to the U.S. for high-end products, including pasta, cheese, balsamic vinegar, and mineral water, according to analysis by ITA, based on U.S. Department of Commerce data.
At the latest Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Italy was named the event’s country partner for the fourth time, backed by the Italian Trade Agency. The Italian Pavilion hosted 80 companies and 100 stands, highlighting the country’s premium food exports.
A dedicated lounge, “The Extraordinary Italian Taste,” featured tastings of cured meats, cheeses, and coffee. “This represented a key B2B opportunity for Italian producers and another step forward in global expansion,” the Italian Trade Agency said in a statement.
