The forecast for tow and flax fibre production in Italy shows a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with production growing from 2.37 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 2.73 thousand metric tons in 2028. Prior to this forecast, the production level was stable, closing at 2.28 thousand metric tons in 2023. The projected year-on-year growth in production is approximately 3.8%. Over the five-year period, this translates into a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.8%, indicating a consistent increase in production volume.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from EU agricultural policies, advancements in bio-based materials, and shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and natural fibers, which may further influence production levels in Italy.
