In 2023, the number of self-employed persons in Italy within the chemical, rubber, plastics, fuel products, and non-metallic mineral products sector stood at around 35,000. The data forecasts a decline, from 34,000 in 2024 and 2025 to 32,000 in 2028. Year-on-year variations reveal a decline of 2.9% from 2025 to 2026, and 3% from 2026 to 2027. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for 2024 to 2028 projects an average annual decrease of 1.8%.
Future trends to watch:
- Impact of technological advancements on traditional self-employment.
- Economic policies affecting the small-scale production sector.
- Shifts in global supply chain dynamics impacting the Italian market.
