As of 2023, Italy's imports of plastic waste from outside the EU27 stood at an actual volume that we don’t have explicit data for here. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual decline in imports volume, starting at 27.95 thousand metric tons in 2024 and reducing incrementally to 26.34 thousand metric tons by 2028. The year-on-year changes reflect a slow but consistent downward trend, indicating a strategic move towards reducing dependency on external plastic waste imports.

Future trends to watch for:

Italy's increasing investment in recycling technology and circular economy initiatives likely influences this downward trend in imports.
Regulatory changes in the EU and global shifts in plastic waste management policies could further impact these import volumes.
Continual monitoring of global plastic waste flows and economic factors may affect projections beyond 2028.