Italy’s Industrial Sales Surge 2.1% in September 2025

Italy’s industrial sales experienced a notable increase in September 2025, rising by 2.1% month-on-month. This growth comes after a previous decrease of 0.7%, indicating a potential rebound in industrial activity. The seasonally adjusted turnover industrial index reflects this upward trend, with estimates showing a 3.0% increase in volume compared to the prior month.

The data, released by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), offers a detailed insight into both domestic and non-domestic markets. In the domestic sector, industrial sales rose by 1.5% in value and 2.7% in volume, while non-domestic sales saw a more robust increase, with a 3.1% rise in value and 3.4% in volume. These figures suggest a strengthening demand for Italian manufactured goods both at home and abroad.

Service Sector Performance

In addition to industrial sales, the service sector also showed positive growth. The seasonally adjusted turnover index for services increased by 1.8% in value and 1.6% in volume for the same month. These results signal a broader trend of recovery in various sectors of the Italian economy, although the service sector’s growth is less pronounced than that of industrial sales.

While the industrial sales figures are encouraging, analysts caution that this indicator can be quite volatile and should be interpreted with care. It is not typically regarded as a market-moving release, but it does provide valuable insight into the economic landscape of Italy. The month-on-month changes may reflect temporary factors, and further analysis will be required to determine the sustainability of this growth.

As Italy navigates through post-pandemic economic challenges, these figures may offer a glimpse of recovery. The government and economic analysts will likely monitor these trends closely as they develop strategies for future growth and stability.