Forecast: Poultry Meat Processing in Italy

Italy's poultry meat processing volume has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. Between 2014 and 2018, the market experienced volatile changes, with a dramatic 50% increase in 2016 followed by a steep 37.04% decline in 2018. The sector stabilized around 20 thousand metric tons from 2019 to 2021 before slightly climbing to 21 thousand metric tons in 2022 and 2023.

The year-on-year variation data for recent years shows minimal growth, with a consistent value of 21 thousand metric tons from 2023 onwards. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years stands at 4.32%, indicating moderate recovery and stabilization in the market.

Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a slight growth to 22 thousand metric tons by 2027 and 2028, with an expected 5-year CAGR of 0.93% and a 5-year growth rate of 4.76%. Future trends to watch include consumer demand shifts towards organic and ethically sourced poultry, technological advancements in processing, and potential regulatory changes affecting production standards.