The sold production of whey in Italy is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028, starting at 4.314 billion kilograms and reaching 4.5275 billion kilograms. In 2023, actual production stood at 4.26 billion kilograms. This implies a year-on-year growth ranging approximately from 1.26% to 1.16% annually. For the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is roughly estimated at 0.98%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of consumer demand for high-protein diets and potential changes in global dietary preferences.
Technological advancements in dairy processing that could affect production efficiency.
Potential regulatory changes in the dairy industry that could impact production practices and output levels.