Work: a manufacturing and exporting province, among the top 15 for exports
The Varese Chamber of Commerce's 2025 report shows industry at 29.6% of provincial value added, above the Lombard average (25.7%); there were 56,588 active firms in December 2025 and exports in 2025 exceeded 14 billion euros, led by transport equipment.
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The economic fabric
The report “Contesto economico – situazione in provincia di Varese 2025” by the Chamber of Commerce's economic analysis office puts 2024 provincial value added at about 29.6 billion euros, with services at 69.9% and industry (construction included) at 29.6%, above Lombardy (25.7%) and Italy (25%). In December 2025 there were 56,588 active firms, down 1.5% on 2024: 25,642 in services, 11,941 in commerce, 10,282 in construction and 6,832 in manufacturing.
Exports and sectors
In 2025 provincial exports rose to about 14 billion euros (from 11.5), with transport equipment and machinery in the top two places; Varese ranks fifteenth among Italian provinces for exports. Germany is the first market, followed by the United States. The OsserVa portal also publishes studies on sectors such as household appliances, the cultural and creative chain and sports tourism.
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Sources
Updated: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20
Reviewed: 10/20/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31
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