In 2023, the import of non-tropical non-coniferous industrial roundwood to Italy stood at 2.041 million cubic meters. Forecasted data suggests a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, decreasing from 2.0287 to 1.9815 million cubic meters. The year-on-year decline averages approximately -0.6%, with a -0.5% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential changes in international trade policies and tariffs.
- Rising environmental concerns affecting sustainable wood sourcing.
- Technological advancements in materials which may substitute wood.
- Fluctuations in global wood demand impacting import volumes.
