Manifattura, negozi, edilizia: le imprese piccole falliscono di più
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Manifattura, negozi ed edilizia: piccole imprese falliscono più frequentemente
The latest report by the Unioncamere Observatory reveals that difficulties are increasingly affecting Italian companies, including small businesses. In the first half of 2026, the trend of growing financial insolvency cases continues, with 5,230 applications filed in the period compared to 5,286 in 2025, marking a 1% increase, although considered "still insignificant" by those working on the matter.
The number of administrative restructurings, reserved for specific categories, rose by 14%, with 290 procedures in the first six months of 2026 compared to 254 in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the number of simplified agreements decreased to 451 from 511.
Liquidations for a variety of industries, such as retail, construction, manufacturing, and hospitality and food services, are on the rise, primarily affecting small businesses with an average of 7 employees and a valuation of two million euros. The impact of e-commerce, superbonus, and its disappearance has hit these small establishments hard.
High-profile sectors like health and social care services also face significant liquidation rates. The data emphasizes that these failures often go unnoticed, painting a picture of an economy with vulnerabilities and a tendency to overlook the struggles of smaller, less robust businesses.
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