The forecast for the import of fresh or chilled chicory to Italy indicates a gradual decline over the years 2024 to 2028. In 2023, import stood at approximately 1.870 million kilograms. A yearly decrease of roughly 0.3% is anticipated starting from 2024. The forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period shows a subtle downward trend of around 0.3% annually.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in consumer demand for fresh produce, changes in domestic chicory cultivation impacting import needs, and potential trade policy adjustments in Italy or the European Union that could influence import volumes.
