Italian Bioeconomy: Key Sectors and Economic Impact

Bioeconomy sectors drive Italy's sustainable growth with €330 billion turnover and 2 million jobs

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Italy’s bioeconomy generates €330 billion in turnover and supports 2 million jobs across agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food, textiles, biopharma, and bioenergy. Biomass use totals 121.7 Mt annually, with food and feed as top consumers. Agriculture contributes €55.7 billion (2020), employing 2.76 million. Forestry covers 36% of land, contributing €4.4 billion. Fisheries and aquaculture yield €2 billion (2018). Bioenergy supplies 69% of renewable heat (6.6 Mtoe). Bioplastics market reached €1 billion in 2021.

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Project

BioRural

Accelerating circular bio-based solutions integration in European rural areas

Location
Italy, Europe
Authors
Diego Rossi
Purpose
Communication, Dissemination, Support decision-making and strategic planning

File type
document
Created on
Jan 01, 2025
Origin language
English
Official project website
License
CC BY-NC-ND


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