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In a complex economic climate such as the current one, the six countries in the area have demonstrated good resilience, growing by 3% in 2025. Serbia and Albania are the driving forces of the region. The European Union as a driver for the development of Balkan economies

In 2024, Italian exports to the Western Balkans reached €6.5 billion. Textiles and clothing, metals, food, and machinery were the sectors most affected. Albania and Serbia accounted for 70% of Italian exports to the region

The preferred investment sectors for Balkan agriculture are, in particular, the mechanization and digitization of production processes, product traceability, certification of origin, and quality protocols. Serbia's leading role

The financial instruments supporting transactions with Italy do not pose any operational problems, thanks in part to the presence of Italian banks in the area. The role and projects promoted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development