The import of crude palm kernel or babassu oil to Italy is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028, with values estimated at 48.204 million USD in 2024, reaching 53.466 million USD by 2028. In 2023, the import value was approximately 47 million USD. Year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is projected at around 2.8%, with a similar trend expected through 2028. The compound annual growth rate over the forecasted period stands at approximately 2.6%, indicating a consistent upward trend driven by rising demand and possibly influenced by market dynamics.

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