Regione Piemonte

Piedmont Region, in north western Italy, with a population of 4.3 million inhabitants (seventh largest region in Italy), has a GDP of €146.3 billion and a GDP per capita of €34,387. It has a long and deeply rooted industrial history, with a high manufacturing savoir faire in traditional and emerging sectors. It represents one of Italy’s most industrialised regions and automotive, aerospace, mechatronics and chemicals are among its main areas of specialisation. It is home of world leading companies, of innovative SMEs and of high level universities and research institutions. Strategically positioned along major trade routes, it is fourth largest exporting region in Italy. As regards exports, Piedmont’s most important specialisation sectors are transport equipment, food products, textiles and wearing apparel. 35,6% of the regional territory is used for agricultural production and the region is known for high-quality production of wine, rice, cereals, fruit, cattle, truffles and hazelnuts. Most of the production of the primary sector is sold on the domestic market, while for processed products, there are numerous export products such as wine, coffee and confectionery products. The rural sector promotes biodiversity and quality certification, prioritising smart, inclusive and sustainable growth, investing in digitalisation, green transition and social development.