The forecast for the import of cigarette paper in rolls of a width not exceeding 5 cm to Italy shows a gradual increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the import value stood at approximately 11.7 million US Dollars. The year-on-year percentage variation shows a consistent increase: 2.6% from 2024 to 2025, 2.5% from 2025 to 2026, 2.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.3% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is estimated at 2.4%, indicating steady growth in the import value of this segment.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential policy changes affecting tobacco-related imports.
- Fluctuations in global raw material prices for cigarette paper.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative smoking products.
- The impact of sustainability initiatives on packaging and materials.
