Key Market Indicators
Italian metal imports are projected to hit 53 million metric tons by 2028, up slightly from 53.4 million metric tons in 2023, according to industry forecasts. This represents a stagnant compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0%. Italy has seen a gradual decline in metal import demand, with a 0.8% year-on-year decrease since 1996. In 2023, Italy ranked third in metal imports, falling just behind France, which imported 53.4 million metric tons. The leading countries in metal imports for the year 2023 were France in second place, followed by Italy and Spain.