Foreign markets

Footwear: how are the manufacturing Countries performing in the first half of 2026?

Published by Mauro Badanelli. Aug. 6, 2026 .

Conjuncture Industries Foreign markets International marketing

After analyzing the dynamics of global trade in footwear machinery in a previous article, attention now shifts to the finished product, in order to examine the most recent performance of the main foot... [ Read all ]

Footwear Machinery: the map of Growing and Slowing markets in Q2 2026

Published by Mauro Badanelli. Aug. 4, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Conjuncture Foreign markets International marketing

For exporting companies, the international context is changing increasingly rapidly. Relying on consolidated year-end data often means arriving too late. Having indicators updated to the second quarte... [ Read all ]

Global trade in footwear machinery: China dominates, Italy leads the way in premium technology

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 29, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Conjuncture Foreign markets International marketing

The footwear machinery industry represents one of the pillars of manufacturing innovation in the fashion sector. In an increasingly competitive environment, characterized by global markets, growing ... [ Read all ]

Blue jeans, shifting geographies: the challenge faced by new manufacturing Countries to China and Bangladesh

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 22, 2026 .

Fashion Export Foreign markets International marketing

Blue jeans: an iconic fashion product Blue jeans are one of the iconic products of the apparel industry, with a well-established presence in markets around the world and demand spanning generat... [ Read all ]

Dyeing machinery: innovation and sustainability at the heart of a changing supply chain

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 22, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Export Foreign markets International marketing

Denim is one of the cornerstones of the global apparel industry. Every year, billions of garments are produced and sold worldwide, fueling demand from fast fashion brands, premium manufacturers, and... [ Read all ]

Plastics processing machinery: sectors where Italy leads the way

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 11, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Foreign markets International marketing

As documented in this article, Italy ranks among the world's leading exporters in the plastics processing machinery industry, holding the 3rd position worldwide in 2025. The aim of this analy... [ Read all ]

In the plastics processing machinery sector, Italy maintains its role as technological leader

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 8, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Competitor analysis Foreign markets International marketing

As highlighted in a previous article dedicated to the plastics processing machinery industry, Italy plays a leading role among the world's major technology suppliers. In fact, Italy ranks third worl... [ Read all ]

Hollow glass manufacturing machinery: Italy strengthens its position in global markets

Published by Mauro Badanelli. June 17, 2026 .

Internationalisation Industrial equipment Foreign markets International marketing

In a competitive landscape marked by increasing pressure from Asian manufacturers and the strong technological specialization of the world's leading exporters, the Italian hollow glass manufacturing m... [ Read all ]

Wood-based panels sector: an analysis of the competitive scenario

Published by Mauro Badanelli. May 20, 2026 .

Internationalisation Intermediate goods Foreign markets International marketing

The transformation of the wood-based panels supply chain, and more generally of wood semi-finished products, over recent decades has been profound, driven by a combination of technological innovation,... [ Read all ]

The global trade of woodworking machinery: Italy’s position between quality excellence and global challenges

Published by Mauro Badanelli. May 14, 2026 .

Premium price Internationalisation Industrial equipment Foreign markets International marketing

Despite an international scenario marked by a slowdown in global trade that began in 2023, Italy continues to hold a prominent position in the global woodworking technology1 industry, competing for le... [ Read all ]