Analyzing the import volumes, we see significant fluctuations in the years 2014-2017, with the highest year-on-year variation reaching 37.98% in 2017. From 2018 onwards, the year-on-year variations have mitigated, averaging below 1% annually post-2019 and projected to remain steady between 2023 and 2028. The past five-year CAGR stands at 1.28%, whereas forecasted CAGR for 2023-2028 is modest at 0.33%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from climate change on citrus production globally, changes in trade policies due to geopolitical events, and shifts in consumer preferences towards locally produced or alternative fruits which could affect Italy's import patterns.
