# Italian maritime blue economy impact

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-maritime-blue-economy-impact
> Updated: 2026-10-04T18:06:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The XIV National Report on the Sea Economy 2026 indicates that Italy’s maritime sector, or ‘blue economy’, generates 78.9 billion euros in direct added value. When accounting for a multiplier effect of 1.8, the total economic impact reaches 224.9 billion euros, representing 11.4% of the nation’s total GDP.

Regional analysis shows significant local contributions, such as in Livorno, where the sector accounts for 44.6% of the local GDP through nearly 7,000 businesses and over 38,000 employees. Southern Italy contributes 34.2% to the national total, driven by activities including fishing, shipbuilding, maritime transport, port logistics, coastal tourism, and environmental research. To facilitate market connections, a forum involving five regions is scheduled for October 23 in Brindisi.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Italy's blue economy generates 78.9 billion euros in direct value

Italy's blue economy generates 78.9 billion euros in direct value, contributing 11.4% to national GDP, with significant regional impacts in areas like Livorno and Southern Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-blue-economy-generates-789-billion-euros-in-direct-value

### 2026-09-29: Italy's pasta supply chain generates 14.3 billion euros in value

The Italian pasta supply chain generates 14.3 billion euros in total added value, contributing 0.6% to Italy's GDP and supporting 78,000 jobs while outperforming national economic growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-pasta-supply-chain-generates-143-billion-euros-in-value

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Cite as: Italian maritime blue economy impact. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-maritime-blue-economy-impact