6,000 Italian Companies, $140 Billion in Impact: The Growing Footprint of Italy in the U.S.
The Italian Embassy in Washington recently highlighted the presence and impact of Italian companies in the United States.
According to the data released, there are over 6,000 Italian-owned companies operating in the U.S., with a total turnover exceeding $140 billion and more than 300,000 employees. This represents a significant contribution not only in economic terms but also in job creation and in strengthening the ties between Italy and the United States.
The main sectors reflect the excellence and diversity of the Italian industrial landscape, including manufacturing, energy, aerospace, life sciences, and food & beverage.
Geographically, Italian companies are present across virtually the entire U.S., with higher concentrations in key regions. The top five are New York (476 companies), Florida (403), California (220), Texas (203), and New Jersey (168); areas known for economic dynamism and openness to international markets.
A particular focus is the Southeastern United States, where Italian presence is significant and growing, with 692 companies in the region: 403 in Florida, 131 in North Carolina, 96 in Georgia, 44 in South Carolina, 13 in Alabama, and 5 in Mississippi.
These numbers show that the Southeastern U.S. is consolidating as a strategic hub for Italian companies, thanks to a favorable economic and demographic growth, expanding infrastructure, and increasing interest in Italian-made products.
