Italy to Germany Trade Corridor

Italy to Germany: $140.0B bilateral trade, +1.1% YoY, rank #20 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $140.0B
  • Year on year growth: +1.1%
  • Corridor rank: #20 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 0%
  • Trade agreement status: FTA Active
  • Typical transit time: 2-4 days
  • Key ports: Genoa, Trieste, Hamburg, Munich

Trade relationship

Italy-Germany trade spans automotive components, machinery, fashion, and food products. Italy is Germany's fifth-largest trading partner with strong industrial supply chain connections.

Top traded products between Italy and Germany

The largest product groups on this corridor are Machinery, Vehicles, Electrical machinery. Together they make up 34.3% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
84Machinery$20.0B14.3%
87Vehicles$16.0B11.4%
85Electrical machinery$12.0B8.6%
30Pharmaceuticals$8.0B5.7%
39Plastics$6.0B4.3%
62Apparel$5.0B3.6%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • EU Single Market

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.

  • CE Marking
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 2-4 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Genoa
  • Trieste
  • Hamburg
  • Munich

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Italy and Germany?
Machinery, Vehicles, Electrical machinery
What is the average tariff rate for Italy to Germany trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
How long does shipping take from Italy to Germany?
Typical transit time is 2-4 days via Genoa and Trieste.
How large is trade between Italy and Germany?
Bilateral trade is $140.0B, up 1.1% year on year. It ranks #20 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Italy to Germany exports?
Required certifications: CE Marking, ISO 9001, REACH.