The road freight volume of basic metals and fabricated metal products in Italy is forecasted to experience steady growth from 69.74 million metric tons in 2024 to 73.91 million metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at approximately 68.7 million metric tons, marking a continuous upward trend. Year-on-year, the forecasted increase is about 1.5% in 2025, 1.47% in 2026, 1.45% in 2027, and 1.41% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is around 1.5%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in logistics and transportation efficiency.
Potential impacts of environmental regulations on freight operations.
Economic factors influencing demand for basic and fabricated metal products in domestic and international markets.