Grosseto for
business

Why a business should invest in Grosseto

Grosseto presents many attractive opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs who believe in sustainability and innovation, offering production chains and research and development centers of excellence.

Grosseto "naturally sustainable"

A diverse economic fabric

A territory vocated to innovation

A city accessible to large urban areas

GROSSETO'S KEY ECONOMIC SECTORS

Where to invest in Grosseto

Grosseto’s economic system is distinguished by the presence of chains of excellence in agriculture and agribusiness, tourism and hospitality, and the sea economy, but its potential extends to all segments of manufacturing.

An economic fabric made up of small and medium-sized enterprises at the provincial level.

Food

Textile/ Apparel

Processing
metal

Processing
wood

Industries related to digital and environmental transition are growing.

Software

Electromechanics

Information and communication technology

Smart Grid

IMPORT/EXPORT

Imports on the rise

118 milions

Trade balance 2022

411 milions

Export 2022/2023

239 milions

Export 2022/2023

The top ten products traded with foreign countries

Grosseto I semester 2023

Import
Export
Measuring instruments and apparatus
17.249.512
Vegetable and animal oils and fats
85.870.928
Vegetable and animal fatty oils
15.093.313
Basic chemicals, plastics and rubber
40.051.590
Ships and boats
10.264.043
Beverages
11.572.633
Processed and preserved fish, shellfish and molluscs
9.737.729
Concrete products, cement…
11.072.737
Fish and fishery and aquaculture products
6.553.272
Other general-purpose machinery
11.037.187
Basic chemicals, plastics and rubber
6.457.160
Articles of clothing (excl. fur)
4.347.939
Aircraft, spacecraft and related devices
5.876.991
Meat and meat products
3.966.183
Articles of clothing (excl. fur)
4.492.063
Processed and preserved fruits and vegetables
2.990.894
Pulp, paper and cardboard
3.857.894
Ships and boats
2.814.819
Live animals and animal products
3.611.054
Other food products
2.772.778

*Source: Maremma and Tyrrhenian Chamber of Commerce Study and Services Center on ISTAT data; Maremma and Tyrrhenian Economy Observatory

The agricultural and agribusiness sector is one of the engines of the Maremma economy and represents a cultural, identity, and economic heritage of absolute excellence.

Institutes

29.942

hectares

At 29,942 hectares, Grosseto’s agricultural area is the largest in the region and is home to more than a third of Tuscany’s total agricultural enterprises (9,207)

*Source: Structural Report on the Economy of the Provinces of Grosseto and Livorno in 2021 – Maremma and Tirreno Chamber of Commerce

9.260

companies

Trend analysis shows 0.4% growth, a phenomenon to be attributed in its entirety to the Maremma side (+0.6%)

*Source: Structural Report on the Economy of the Provinces of Grosseto and Livorno 2022

 

Crops

871.350

quintals of cereals

Cereals represent Maremma’s top agricultural production, with 871,350 quintals produced each year

550.000

quintals of oats

80.000

quintals of wheat

201.000

quintals of barley

22.000

quintals of corn

Wide variety of fruit trees and vegetable crops due to the particular fertility of the soil

35.000

quintals of chestnuts

31.000

quintals of peaches

27.000

quintals of pears

20.000

quintals of plums

1.200

quintals of grapes

5.500

quintals of artichoke

8.500

quintals of tomato

16.000

quintals of watermelon

60.000

quintals of tomato

1.250.000

quintali di pomodoro

*Source: Structural Report on the Economy of the Provinces of Grosseto and Livorno in 2021 – Maremma and Tirreno Chamber of Commerce

Olive Oil

20.000

quintals of extra virgin olive oil

Olive oil is one of the most representative gastronomic symbols of the Maremma lands, the characteristics of which make it one of the most valuable products in Tuscany and Italy.

 

About 20 thousand quintals of extra virgin olive oil are produced every year.

*Source: Structural Report on the Economy of the Provinces of Grosseto and Livorno in 2021 – Maremma and Tirreno Chamber of Commerce

Wine

240.000

quintals of wine

The soils of the Maremma produce 240,000 quintals of a prosperous variety of wines appreciated worldwide each year.

Among the most appreciated wines are such excellences as:

Montecucco (D.O.C.)

Capalbio (D.O.C.)

Bianco di Pitigliano (D.O.C.)

Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario (D.O.C.)

Morellino di Scansano (D.O.C.G.)

Toscano o Toscana (I.G.T.)

Maremma Toscana (I.G.T.)

Sovana (D.O.C.)

Parrina (D.O.C.)

Monteregio di Massa Marittima (D.O.C.)

*Source: Structural Report on the Economy of the Provinces of Grosseto and Livorno in 2021 – Maremma and Tirreno Chamber of Commerce

Prodotti Tipici

Products

IGP

Products

DOP

The rural district of southern Tuscany

This is the first rural district recognized by the Tuscany region.

Promoted by the Maremma and Tyrrhenian Chamber of Commerce, it aims to promote network policies between businesses and local governments for the enhancement of the agrifood supply chain, also with a view to the development of the processing sector.

 

The District covers four Tuscan provinces, but Grosseto is the most representative in terms of businesses involved.

The numbers of the District

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Biodistrict

A new legal entity that networks 7 municipalities in the area (Grosseto, Capalbio, Castiglione della Pescaia, Magliano in Toscana, Manciano, Orbetello, Scansano) and farms operating in the organic sector, with the aim of actively contributing to the development of the territory by enhancing organic and natural productions.

With its 100 km of coastline and unspoiled landscape, the territory of Grosseto is naturally suited to hospitality and tourism, thanks to a unique combination of sea, nature, and culture. The territory is distinguished by a multiplicity of tourism vocations, which involve not only the sea, but also culture, nature, the environment, and food and wine.

 

Seaside tourism in Maremma offers a wide range of opportunities for those who love the sea, from relaxing on the beach to sports activities. In fact, the Maremma is famous for its beaches, which vary from long stretches of golden sand to small coves with crystal clear waters. Fans of water activities can find in Maremma numerous opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and sailing. The region is home to marine reserves and protected areas that offer opportunities to spot a rich variety of marine species, including dolphins and sea turtles.

 

The region is rich in archaeological sites that testify to its ancient history. The Maremma is rich in evidence of ancient Etruscan and Roman civilizations. Within a radius of a few kilometers it is possible to visit necropolis, fortified cities, ruins of settlements, and remains of patrician villas. The region is also home to numerous museums and art galleries that hold ancient artifacts and relics.

 

 In Maremma, nature tourism offers visitors the opportunity to connect with nature in an unspoiled environment. The region is famous for its fascinating combination of coastal landscapes, hills, nature parks, and reserves. There is a vast recedi hiking trails in the area that traverse varied landscapes. Hikers can enjoy breathtaking views and discover the local flora and fauna during their walks. In addition, Maremma is an ideal destination for birdwatchers: the region’s reserves and wetlands attract numerous species of birds, including flamingos, herons, and other migratory birds.

 

In Maremma, food and wine tourism focuses on exploring and appreciating the culinary and wine traditions of the region. Maremma offers a wide range of traditional Tuscan dishes, such as ribollita, game, and pecorino cheeses. In addition, the region is famous for its wines, including Morellino di Scansano and Bianco di Pitigliano. Tourists can visit local wineries to taste delicious wines and learn about the production process and purchase local products, such as olive oil, cheeses, cured meats, and honey directly from producers or at the many local markets.

The accommodation capacity of the Province of Grosseto

2.158

strutctures

34.588

rooms

100.410

places

66

places (average accommodation capacity)

5,2

average nights stay, that is double the Italian average (2.9)

Grosseto fourth province in 2022 for arrivals and tourists, at the top of the regional rankings after Florence, Siena and Livorno

Municipality
Arrivals
Presences
Arcidosso
4,949
16,372
Campagnatico
3,160
16,551
Capalbio
31,174
147,223
Castel del Piano
11,214
26,468
Castell’Azzara
1,341
6,373
Castiglione della Pescaia
228,882
1.375, 333
Cinigiano
7,995
30,181
Civitella Paganico
6,530
28,439
Follonica
100,334
537,312
Gavorrano
15,440
75,253
Grosseto
235,496
1,105,346
Isola del Giglio
22,448
89,891
Magliano in Toscana
22,129
82,765
Manciano
87,656
211,563
Massa Marittima
39,231
175,722
Monte argentario
48,294
161,144
Monterotondo Marittimo
2,335
13,368
Montieri
3,198
13,241
Orbetello
213,545
1,064,841
Pitigliano
10,330
20,431
Roccalbegna
1,676
5,585
Roccastrada
11,374
48,501
Santa Fiora
840
4,825
Scansano
10,250
35,933
Scarlino
59,644
335,612
Seggiano
5,633
18,610
Semproniano
7,111
16,620
Sorano
14,904
33,501
Location
Province
Arrivals
Presences
1
Firenze
5.298.406
12.749.061
2
Siena
2.114.951
5.391.772
3
Livorno
1.684.521
9.214.683
4
Grosseto
1.263.793
5.818.765
5
Pisa
1.225.223
3.523.819
6
Lucca
1.036.405
3.482.786
7
Pistoia
865.842
2.296.615
8
Arezzo
650.246
1.771.317
9
Massa-Carrara
283.040
1.12.644
10
Prato
246.399
491.736

Hotel facilities

304

structures

8.343

rooms

20.223

places

Extra-hotel facilities

1.923

structures

26.245

rooms

80.187

places

Main nationality

TOURIST OFFER GROSSETO AND LIVORNO

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The province of Grosseto is intimately linked to the sea. In 2022, 8.4 percent of registered businesses are directly or indirectly related to this sector, which is well above the national average level of 3.8 percent. In Grosseto, the sea economy is a great opportunity to foster the ecological transition.

2.449

Blue Economy'S enterprises

It accounts for 16 percent of total blue businesses in Tuscany and 1.2 percent nationally.

7.682

jobs

220​

fishery

4

marine extraction

256​

shipbuilding

129

movement of goods and passengers

1.282

accommodation and food services

34

research, regulatory and environmental protection activities

524

sports and recreational activities

225

craft business

122

foreigns enterprises

BLUE ECONOMY

Added value 2022

For every euro produced by sea enterprises, +1.70€ is activated as a result of existing relationships with the rest of the economy by supplementing the value generated directly.

340 milions

corresponding to 7.1 of the total value of the economy

BLUE ECONOMY

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Investment Costs

Locational Opportunities

Grosseto has spaces for establishment and expansion that allow companies or start-ups to consolidate their activities. Find out about the opportunities and investment projects in the area and notify us of your productive areas.

Public and private industrial, craft and manufacturing areas


Availability of private areas/facilities


Disposal plan
2023-2025

Grosseto "naturally sustainable"

The borders of the province of Grosseto extend deep into the heart of the Maremma, an extremely heterogeneous region in which the sea, mountains, hills, and plains converge in a complex network of ecosystems that allows local flora and fauna to express themselves in distinctive forms.

In order to preserve this delicate balance, the area of Grosseto’s Maremma has been gradually placed under the protection of protected natural areas, facilitating more sustainable development of both the land and the economy.

Sustainability as an identity aspect

47%

Of the area of the Maremma is protected area

24,9%

Of the total number of enterprises in the area invest in "green" products and technologies

48,02

the population density

3

natural parks

internally

Montemassi
Parco Nazionale delle Colline Metallifere
asd-min
Parco Regionale della Maremma
Arcipelago-Toscano-7-perle-di-Venere-min
Parco Naturale dell’Arcipelago Toscano
12-min
Laguna di Orbetello
Bella_vista-min
Lago di Burano
123-min
Oasi San Felice
45-min
Bosco Rocconi
456-min
Padule di Bolgheri
567-min
Parco Interprovinciale di Montioni
1234-min
Oasi di Orti-Bottagone

7

nature reserves

4

artistic gardens

internally

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Giardino dei Suoni
Giardino_di_Piero_Bonacina-_1_-min
Giardino dei Tarocchi
dfg-min
Giardino di Daniel Spoerri
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Giardino di Piero Bonacina

A heterogeneous economic fabric

Active Companies

36.530

The activity rate is significantly higher than the national average (65,4%), with 101.000 labor force units for the 15-64 age group

Birth Rate

1,71

Business birth rate is above the national average (0,7%)

Employment Rate

69,3%

The employment rate is higher than the national average (60,3%), with 93,000 employed for the 15-64 age group

Unemployment Rate

5,8%

The unemployment rate is in line with the national average (7,8%) for the 15-64 age group

Inactivity Rate

26,4%

The inactivity rate (NEET) is lower with the national average (33,2%) for the 15-64 age group

FOCUS

Employed persons by sector of economic activity

73.000

Services

13.000

Industry

12.000

Agriculture

6.000

Buildings

The Chamber of Commerce has created the 'Maremma and Tyrrhenian Economy Observatory,' a digital information tool that collects constantly updated data on the socio-economic scenario of the Maremma and Tyrrhenian

A territory with a vocation to innovation

Major research and innovation centers

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

Multidisciplinary Technological Laboratory operating in several complementary industrial fields (precision mechanics, mechanical construction, laser sintering (additive manufacturing), automation, measurement and analysis)

Sectors

Optoelectronics
Applied Mechanics
Advanced mechanical technologies
Electron microscopy

Contacts

Grosseto sviluppo

S.P. del Cipressino km 10 

58044 Cinigiano (GR)

Tel. 0564 385822
Email: info@laboratoriotecnologicogrosseto.it

INDUSTRIA

Polo per l’Industria e la Trasformazione Agroalimentare

A city accessible to large urban areas

The city of Grosseto lies on the Rome-Livorno road axis and is connected to the large urban areas of Siena and Florence via the E78.

 

With regard to the Rome-Livorno axis (the so-called Tirrenica), the Italian government has announced that in 2025 work will begin on upgrading and securing one of the territory’s main road axes, with plans to upgrade, among other things, the Grosseto south-San Pietro in Palazzi section and the central section from Ansedonia to Grosseto.

 

As for the Siena-Grosseto link, work is under way to upgrade the E78 to four lanes .

The work specifically concerns a section of about 11.8 kilometers and affects the municipalities of Sovicille, Murlo and Monticiano.

 

The work, for a total investment of 195 million euros, consists of upgrading the SS223 “di Paganico” to four lanes by building a new carriageway alongside the existing one.

 

Grosseto also has a civil airport (Grosseto Airport-Seam Spa), which currently serves private flights, with a very strong charter traffic of about 1,500 charter flights a year for business and tourist visits.

Airports

Fiumicino

Aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci di Roma Fiumicino a 170 Km

Pisa

Aeroporto Galileo Galilei di Pisa a 155 Km

Firenze

Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci di Firenze a 155 Km

Ports

Civitavecchia

Porto di Civitavecchia a 109 Km
(per Corsica, Sardegna, Sicilia, e Isola di Capraia)

Livorno

Porto di Piombino a 73 Km
(per Isola d’Elba, Isola di Pianosa, Sardegna, e Corsica)

railway

Grosseto-Roma

2 ore

Grosseto-Pisa

1 ora e 30 minuti

Streets

E80

Grosseto-Roma, Grosseto-Sarzana

SS223

Grosseto-Siena