The forecast for natural gas direct material inputs in Italy from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline from 48.28 million metric tons to 48.01 million metric tons. In 2023, the figure stood at approximately 48.35 million metric tons. Year-over-year changes indicate minimal declines of about 0.15%, suggesting a stable but slightly decreasing trend in natural gas consumption. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period underscores a relatively stagnant growth environment, reflecting potential market maturity or efficiency improvements in utilization.

Future trends to watch include:

Technological advancements in energy efficiency that may further reduce natural gas demand.
Potential policy changes focusing on renewable energy which could affect future consumption.
Economic factors or geopolitical events which might cause fluctuations in energy imports and exports.