The forecast for the re-import of unbleached kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less to Italy displays a steadily increasing trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the re-import volume was 45.80 thousand kilograms. The year-on-year growth rates are consistent, with a noticeable percentage increase annually: from 2024 to 2025, the growth rate is approximately 5.3%, from 2025 to 2026, it's around 4.9%, from 2026 to 2027, it's about 4.6%, and from 2027 to 2028, it stands at approximately 4.3%.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is roughly 4.7%, reflecting steady demand increases over the expected period.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in global demand for sustainable packaging materials, technological advancements in kraft paper production, and changes in EU regulations affecting paper import-export dynamics.
