In 2023, the sold production of plastic carboys, bottles, and flasks in Italy with a capacity not exceeding 2 liters stood at an estimated 17.7 billion items. Looking ahead, forecasted figures for 2024 to 2028 show a steady upward trend in production:
- 2024: 17.931 billion items- 2025: 18.152 billion items- 2026: 18.371 billion items- 2027: 18.587 billion items- 2028: 18.802 billion items
The year-on-year growth rates indicate a consistent increase, approximately 1.2% annual growth. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to average around 1.3%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of environmental regulations on plastic usage, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable packaging, and technological advancements in recycling processes that can affect production volumes.
