In 2023, the wood and wood products sector in Italy consumed 2.35 thousand terajoules of natural gas. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent upward trend, starting at 2.44 thousand terajoules in 2024 and reaching 2.77 thousand terajoules by 2028. Year-on-year growth is steady, with expected increases of approximately 3.7% annually over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is about 3.5%, indicating a stable rise in consumption.
Future trends to watch include innovations in energy efficiency within the wood products sector, potential fluctuations in natural gas prices, and policy changes related to renewable energy initiatives, which may impact natural gas consumption patterns.
