by InTrieste
Businesses in the commerce, tourism, and service sectors of Friuli Venezia Giulia demonstrated resilience and growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a regional economic survey presented on Tuesday.
Sergio Emidio Bini, the regional councillor for Productive Activities and Tourism, highlighted the findings at the Confcommercio Pordenone headquarters during the presentation of the Fvg Format Research quarterly survey, which also provided early trends for 2026. The event was attended by Pierluigi Ascani, president of Format Research, Gianluca Madriz, president of Confcommercio Fvg, and Fabio Pillon, president of Confcommercio Pordenone.
The survey indicated a particularly strong investment climate in the region. In the fourth quarter, 38.5 percent of businesses in the commerce, tourism, and service sectors sought credit for investments, compared with a national average of 27.8 percent. At the same time, the proportion of companies requesting credit for financial difficulties fell to 8.5 percent, down from 11 percent in the previous quarter.
“These are positive signs: high demand for investment credit and a low percentage of requests tied to financial stress suggest healthy businesses that are looking to the future,” Bini said.
Access to credit also appeared more favorable than the national average. Sixty-three percent of companies in Friuli Venezia Giulia that applied for loans had their requests fully approved, compared with 49 percent nationally, indicating a relatively supportive banking environment for regional businesses.
Among the most dynamic sectors, Bini pointed to the growth of restaurants and hotels, reflecting the strength of the regional tourism industry. He also noted that the results underscored the impact of regional policies developed in coordination with economic associations and local businesses, including the recently implemented Commerce and Tourism Code, which allocates €242 million in planned investments for 2026–2028.
While the local economic indicators remain positive, Bini cautioned that global uncertainties could affect the region. “We are living in a complex phase due to geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, including the recent conflict in the Middle East, which is already creating market turbulence and could influence energy costs. The precise impact is still uncertain, but the region is monitoring the situation closely and is prepared to provide extraordinary support to the business sector if needed,” he said.
