The production of wood residues in Italy stood at 744.4 thousand cubic meters in 2023. From 2013 to 2018, production was stable at 700 thousand cubic meters. A slight increase was observed in 2019 at 713 thousand cubic meters, followed by a significant drop of 16.06% in 2020. The production rebounded by 15.72% in 2021, continued to grow, and reached its highest value in recent years at 744.4 thousand cubic meters in 2023—a year-on-year increase of 1.04%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 1.24%. Forecasts from 2024 onwards suggest a steady annual growth rate of 0.84%, reaching 782.11 thousand cubic meters by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include innovations in bioenergy and increasing demand for sustainable materials, which may further influence wood residue production. Policy changes regarding renewable energy sources and waste management could also impact future production volumes significantly. Monitoring these trends will be essential for anticipating and responding to shifts in the wood residues market.
