Key Market Indicators
**Italian Pipeline Transport Volume to Decline Slightly by 2028** Italy's pipeline transport volume is projected to reach around 9,240 million tonne-kilometers by 2028, down from approximately 9,330 million tonne-kilometers in 2023. This marks an average annual decline of 0.2%. Historical data indicates that since 1975, Italian demand for pipeline transport has fallen by an average of 2% per year. In 2023, Italy ranked fifth globally in pipeline transport volume. France led the rankings at 9,330 million tonne-kilometers, followed by Kazakhstan, Poland, and then France again. **Italy's Pipeline Length to Gradually Decrease** The length of Italy's pipelines is expected to decrease to about 3,890 kilometers by 2028 from roughly 3,940 kilometers in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.2%. Since 1975, the supply of pipeline length in Italy has seen an average annual decline of 0.4%. In 2023, Italy held the second position in global pipeline length, with Spain leading at 3,940 kilometers. Following Italy in the rankings were Romania and Poland, in third and fourth places respectively.