In 2007, foreign sales by Tuscan companies grew 6.9%, confirming the positive result seen the prior year.
However, the area's growth proved to be lower than the national average. The differential is likely due to a deterioration on the international macroeconomic scene and to the United States' economic crisis, which both gave way to growing concern and uncertainty about the global economy.
America's difficulties hit Tuscan production hard and may appear more concentrated than the rest of the country.
Analysis will be presented based on company type to better understand the reality of the different types of products, which according to the destination, further highlight the characteristics of important markets in order to better understand the reasons for this dynamic.
