Italy Consumer Confidence
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Source: Eurostat table EI_BSCO_M indicator BS-CSMCI monthly not season adjusted
Source description: Monthly consumer confidence indicator (balance) for Italy.
Table ID: macro_economics/consumer/it_consumer_sentiment
Key findings:
- Italian consumer sentiment remains weak, signaling a cautious outlook for discretionary furniture demand.
- The sentiment index at -20.9 in May 2026 points to fragile consumer confidence.
- Read alongside Italy Housing Market Activity, the weak sentiment adds context to a cautious demand backdrop.
Latest data:
| date | value |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-01 | -16.2 |
| 2025-07-01 | -16.4 |
| 2025-08-01 | -16.4 |
| 2025-09-01 | -15.4 |
| 2025-10-01 | -16.4 |
| 2025-11-01 | -17.5 |
| 2025-12-01 | -17 |
| 2026-01-01 | -15.4 |
| 2026-02-01 | -14.7 |
| 2026-03-01 | -20.5 |
| 2026-04-01 | -24.4 |
| 2026-05-01 | -20.9 |
Methodology: Consumer Confidence Methodology
This indicator presents the monthly consumer confidence balance for Italy, derived from surveys conducted by the European Commission. The index summarizes households’ expectations about their personal financial situation, the broader economic outlook, and their intentions to make significant purchases.
Market Context
Consumer confidence is an important barometer of household sentiment and can provide early insight into future consumption patterns. Rising confidence levels often signal stronger willingness to spend, while declining sentiment may reflect increasing caution among households. Because many furniture purchases are discretionary and linked to economic expectations, changes in consumer confidence can offer an early indication of demand trends in the furniture and home-related sectors. Related indicators include the Italy Housing Market Activity, which reflects developments in the Italian housing market.
