Key Market Indicators
Italy's non-ferrous metal imports are projected to decline slightly, reaching approximately 4.73 million metric tons by 2028, down from around 4.78 million metric tons in 2023. This represents a modest annual decrease of 0.2%. Since 1996, Italian demand has seen a minimal increase, averaging a yearly growth of just 0.1%. As of 2023, Italy ranks sixth globally in non-ferrous metal imports, with Ireland leading at 4.78 million metric tons. Spain, France, and Norway occupy the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In contrast, Italy's non-ferrous metal exports are expected to grow, reaching about 2.61 million metric tons by 2028, up from approximately 2.41 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 1.2%. Italian exports have experienced a more robust growth since 1997, with an average yearly increase of 2.4%. As of 2023, Italy ranks seventh in global non-ferrous metal exports, with Ireland again in the lead at 2.41 million metric tons. Spain, France, and the Netherlands hold the second, third, and fourth spots in this ranking.
