Milk production in Italy stood at 13.735 million metric tons in 2023. Over the past two years, production showed an average year-on-year increase of about 1.02%, indicating a recovery from the dip in 2020. The five-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 was approximately 0.9%, suggesting consistent but modest growth.
Forecasted figures from 2024 to 2028 point to a steady increase in milk production, with a five-year CAGR of 0.8%. By 2028, production is expected to reach 14.447 million metric tons, marking a cumulative growth of 4.05% over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in dairy farming, potential impacts of climate change on agriculture, and shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative milk products which may influence future production levels.
