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Counterfeiting impact on Italian industry

Overview

A study by the CNA Research Area and CNA Federmoda indicates that counterfeiting has become a significant economic emergency for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report, titled ‘Defending Made in Italy’, found that 93.4% of entrepreneurs view the phenomenon as serious, with many noting that the growth of e-commerce has facilitated the spread of fake goods.

Complementing these findings, the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) reported substantial seizures of counterfeit items, including over 5 million in 2025 and more than 730,000 in the first half of 2026. The illicit goods, which include toys, clothing, and cosmetics, primarily enter the country through maritime shipping, passenger luggage, and e-commerce deliveries. ADM Director Roberto Alesse noted that this illegal trade threatens the ‘Made in Italy’ brand and carries potential environmental and social consequences.

Entities

Roberto Alesse · Sergio Gallo · CNA Federmoda · CNA · Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italian Customs report surge in counterfeit goods seizures

    Italian Customs reported over 5 million counterfeit items seized in 2025, citing maritime shipping, passenger luggage, and e-commerce as primary channels for illegal goods.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    CNA study: Counterfeiting poses serious threat to Italian SMEs

    A CNA study reports that 93.4% of Italian SMEs view counterfeiting as a serious issue, driven largely by e-commerce and impacting manufacturing hubs like Pesaro e Urbino.

Sources

milanopost.info · occhioallanotizia.it · shippingitaly.it · supplychainitaly.it · viverepesaro.it