The operations of gravel and sand pits, in addition to the mining of clays and kaolin in Italy, indicate a significant decline in hours worked from 2024 to 2028. Forecasted data projects a year-on-year decrease as follows: 2025 sees a 15.8% drop, 2026 a 18.5% decrease, 2027 a 22.5% fall, and 2028 a 28.9% plunge. Over 5 years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated at -20.1%, highlighting a downward trend.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in mining efficiency, potential regulations affecting labor deployment, and shifts in demand for construction materials, which could further impact labor hours.
