The hard coal trade balance in Italy is projected to decrease consistently from 0.17 metric tons per capita in 2024 to 0.14 metric tons per capita in 2028. The year-on-year percentage decrease from 2024 to 2025 is 5.88%, followed by a 6.25% decrease from 2025 to 2026. From 2026 to 2027, the trade balance remains stable, dropping another 6.67% by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years from 2024 to 2028 predicts a consistent decline in reliance on hard coal.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of renewables on fossil fuel demand.
- Global shifts in coal production and pricing.
- Italian energy policy and environmental regulations.
- Technological advances in coal alternatives.
