Malta (MLT) and Italy (ITA) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Malta-Italy Trade: In 2022, Malta exported $316M to Italy. The main products that Malta exported to Italy were Packaged Medicaments ($73M), Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($24.7M), and Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric ($19M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malta to Italy have decreased at an annualized rate of 9.28%, from $514M in 2017 to $316M in 2022.

In 2020, Malta exported services to Italy worth $57.1M, with Travel ($51.4M), Communications services ($4.57M), and Insurance services ($1.14M) being the largest in terms of value.

Italy-Malta Trade: In 2022, Italy exported $2.13B to Malta. The main products that Italy exported to Malta were Refined Petroleum ($253M), Recreational Boats ($191M), and Electricity ($189M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Italy to Malta have increased at an annualized rate of 3.11%, from $1.83B in 2017 to $2.13B in 2022.

In 2020, Italy exported services to Malta worth $207M, with Other business services ($129M), Travel ($31.8M), and Transportation ($23.1M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2022, Malta ranked 127 in total exports ($4.87B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Italy ranked 17 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.29), and 7 in total exports ($634B).

Historical Data

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In 2022, Malta exported $316M to Italy. The main products exported from Malta to Italy were Packaged Medicaments ($73M), Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($24.7M), and Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric ($19M). During the last 5 years the exports of Malta to Italy have decreased at an annualized rate of 9.28%, from $514M in 2017 to $316M in 2022.

In 2017, Italy exported $2.13B to Malta. The main products exported from Italy to Malta were Refined Petroleum ($253M), Recreational Boats ($191M), and Electricity ($189M). During the last 5 years the exports of Italy to Malta have increased at an annualized rate of 3.11%, from $1.83B in 2022 to $2.13B in 2017.

Exports from Malta () to Italy () (2022)

Exports from Italy () to Malta () (2022)

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Trade between Malta () and Italy ()

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Malta
Top DestinationGermany$576M

Italy
Top DestinationGermany$78.5B

This map shows whether countries import more from Malta or Italy. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Malta and Italy or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, no countries were registered that imported more from Malta than from Italy.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Italy than Malta included Germany ($78.5B), United States ($68.2B), and France ($63.8B).

Difference in imports from Italy () and Malta () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Malta - Italy

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This chart compares trade between Malta and Italy by product, considering products traded by both, Malta and Italy.

During 2022, Malta had a large net trade with Italy in the exports of Chemical Products ($93.6M), Machines ($78.1M), and Textiles ($28.4M).

During 2017, Italy had a large net trade with Malta in the exports of Mineral Products ($479M), Transportation ($336M), and Machines ($331M).

Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2020, Malta exported services to Italy worth $57.1M, with Travel ($51.4M), Communications services ($4.57M), and Insurance services ($1.14M) being the largest in terms of value.

In 2020, Italy exported services to Malta worth $207M, with Other business services ($129M), Travel ($31.8M), and Transportation ($23.1M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Malta () to Italy () (2020)

Services Exports from Italy () to Malta () (2020)

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Malta and Italy. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Malta indicates it has a comparative advantage over Italy. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Italy indicates it has a comparative advantage over Malta.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malta () to Italy () (2022)

Exports from Italy () to Malta () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Malta () and Italy ()

Malta Exports

Italy Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Italy () and Malta () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Malta - Italy

Bilateral Service Trade

Services Exports from Malta () to Italy () (2020)

Services Exports from Italy () to Malta () (2020)

Service Trade

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Malta () and Italy () (2022)

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