The forecasted growth in the sold production of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard in Italy from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase, with figures anticipated to rise from 1.6 thousand items in 2024 to 1.71 thousand items in 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 1.88% by 2025, 1.23% by 2026, and so on. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated to be about 1.68%, indicating modest yet consistent growth in demand for such machinery.

Future trends to watch for include:

Adoption of more advanced, automated machinery as industries seek efficiency improvements.
Impact of sustainability trends encouraging eco-friendly innovations in paper and board finishing processes.
Potential market expansion driven by increasing global paper consumption and export demands.