Province of Macerata: the economic system Annalisa Franceschetti Chamber of Commerce of Macerata
Main social and economic features Strong social cohesion but also a social community in profound transformation Small territory but very rich in terms of identity, traditions, culture, arts, history, craftsmanship, labour force and strongly committed entrepreneurs Economic system based on micro (less than 10 headcount) and small companies (less than 50 headcount), mainly family managed Many good examples of successful companies and world market leaders Strong concentration on manufacturing activities Production system organised in industrial districts Strong commitment towards innovation, but always keeeping an eye towards tradition, environment and social implications 2
Main assets Very high quality of life Strong family ties (es. in business, in childcare, in care for the elderly, in financial support) Growing commitment in pursuing environmental sustainability A very rich natural, cultural and artistic legacy Low level of unemployment Very well spread and dynamic entrapreneurial activities, Good presence of our companies on international markets High potential of development in tourism for market niches 3
Undergoing shifts Diversification process: from strong concentration on footwear industry to more diversified activities (food, electro-mechanical, plastic transformation, personal and professional services) Slowly from industry based to service based economy From local production districts to globalised ones Growing importance of the European dimension Very relevant recent immigration phenomenon Ageing population Increasing higher education among young people Enlarging labour force through the incoming of foreign workers and more working women 4
320.000 How many people and how many businesses? 319.650 316.000 312.000 308.000 304.000 301.701 309.493 315.065 Resident Population 1 enterprise every 8,6 people: one of the highest ratios in Italy 300.000 2001 2003 2005 2007 Source: Istat 37.200 37.035 ENTERPRISES 36.800 36.400 36.478 36.698 N of establishments: 42.758 36.000 35.600 35.771 35.200 34.800 2001 2003 2005 2007 Source: Business Register, Infocamere 5
Number of enterprises by sector 12.000 10.000 8.000 2007 2001 6.000 4.000 2.000 0 Argiculture and fishing Industry Construction Commerce Hotels and restaurants Transports Finance Professional services Other services Source: Business Register, Infocamere 6
Dimension of enterprises An economic system characterised by the small size of the enterprises 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 94,2% Year 2005 establishments employed 55,3% 14,8% 17,1% 12,7% 3,8% 1,5% 0,5% 1-9 10-19 20-49 50 and more Source: Istat, 2005 7
Foreign residents 30.000 25.000 20.000 How many? 23.320 21.357 18.376 25.004 28.614 Chinese residents in the province of Macerata were only 372 in 2002, they are up to 1.466 (three times more) From which countries? 15.000 10.000 14.477 China 5% Ukraine 3% India 3% Poland 3% Senegal 3% 5.000 0 Pakistan 7% Tunisia 3% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Foreign residents grew by 98% in 6 years (+14.137). The relative weight on total population doubled since 2002 (from 4.7% to 9% in 2007) Morocco 8% Romania 12% Others 24% Source: Istat Albania 14% Macedonia 15% 8
Foreign entrepreneurs From which countries? Northern Africa 15% China 11% Other Far East Countries 10% Foreign entrepreneurs (from within and outside European Union) 3.500 3.246 West Africa 10% Central and South America 13% 3.000 2.500 2.000 1.500 1.000 500 1.539 2.031 2.735 Other European Countries 27% Albania 9% Others 5% 0 2001 2003 2005 2007 Source: Business Register, Infocamere 9
Chinese entrepreneurs Which activities? 350 300 How many? 287 Leather and footwear commerce 51 157 250 200 212 Clothing 45 150 100 50 0 62 112 2001 2003 2005 2007 services Textile other industries 4 10 20 Source: Business Register, Infocamere 0 50 100 150 200 10
Value added by sector in million of Euros 7.000 6.000 188 Value added by sector 127 % quota of enterprises, employment, value added per sector 43% 49% 48% 65% 70% 60% 50% 5.000 33% 40% 4.000 3.814 4.358 29% 27% 30% 20% 3.000 2.000 Services Industry 2% 2% 10% 0% 1.000 0 2.193 1.756 2001 2006 Industry Services Agriculture Agriculture Enterprises 2007 employment 2007 Value added 2006 Source: Ist. Tagliacarne Source: Istat for employment, Ist. Tagliacarne for V.A., Business Register for enterprises 11
International trade In current million euros 1750 1.717 1700 1650 1.634 1600 1550 1500 1.510 1.494 1.514 1.513 1450 1.444 1400 1350 1300 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Export Import Source: Istat 12
Main trade partners In current million euros Exports 2006 2007 % change 1st Germany 196,6 185,7-5,6 2nd Russia 249,1 141,0-43,4 3rd Spain 111,8 117,5 5,1 29th Cina 12,6 10,9-13,8 In current million euros Imports 2006 2007 % change 1st China 100,8 134,0 32,9 2nd Germany 106,6 94,9-11,0 3rd Romania 141,7 79,2-44,1 Source: Istat 13