In 2023, Italy imported 22.5 million kilograms of anti-oxidisers and stabilizers for rubber or plastics. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 show a gradual decline in import volumes. The year-on-year variation indicates a slow decrease: 2024 to 2025 by 1.28%, 2025 to 2026 by 1.27%, 2026 to 2027 by 1.26%, and 2027 to 2028 by 1.25%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 suggests an average yearly decrease of 1.3%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements in local production to reduce dependency on imports.
- Potential regulatory changes affecting the rubber and plastics industry.
- Developments in alternative materials or substitutes impacting demand.
