The import of cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, and prednisolone to Italy was marked at 38.75 thousand kilograms for the year 2024, with this figure projected to rise progressively to 40.87 thousand kilograms by 2028. In 2023, the imports stood at a similar volume of 38.75 thousand kilograms, indicating no change initially from 2023 to 2024. The year-on-year variation is seeing a steady increase of about 1.42% on average annually through this forecast to 2028, indicating a gradual upward trend over the five-year period with an estimated CAGR confirming this rise.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in global pharmaceutical production affecting availability and import dynamics.
Impact of regulatory changes within the EU and Italy that could either constrain or bolster these imports.
Any advancements in alternative treatments that might affect the demand for these specific corticosteroids.