The consumption of electricity in Italy's non-ferrous metals sector is forecasted to decline steadily from 2.58 thousand GWh in 2024 to 2.38 thousand GWh in 2028, indicating a continued trend from the previous years. In 2023, actual consumption stood at 2.63 thousand GWh, suggesting a year-on-year decreasing trend with an average annual decline of approximately 1.97% from 2024 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is negative, consistent with this downtrend.

Future trends to watch in the non-ferrous metals sector include:

Technological advances that could potentially increase energy efficiency, reducing consumption further.
Policy changes towards sustainable and renewable energy sources impacting electricity use.
Changes in industrial activity levels that could alter growth trends in the sector.