In 2023, the pork market size volume in Italy stood at 2.73 million metric tons. The forecasts indicate a steady growth in volume from 2.76 million metric tons in 2024 to 2.88 million metric tons by 2028. This growth represents year-on-year increases of approximately 1.09% for the first two years. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecasted period is about 0.99%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Sustainability practices and their impact on pork production.
- Technological advancements in farming improving yields.
- Changing consumer preferences toward plant-based meat alternatives.
- Regulatory shifts affecting the meat industry.
