In 2023, Italy's plastics waste exports within the EU27 stood at 57 million euros. The forecast data predicts a steady increase over the coming years, reaching 64.94 million euros by 2028. Year-on-year, this represents a consistent growth rate, with percentage increases: 2.94% from 2023 to 2024, 2.90% from 2024 to 2025, 2.80% from 2025 to 2026, 2.69% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.59% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is approximately 2.83%.
Future trends to watch for include regulatory impacts on waste trade, advancements in recycling technologies, and shifts in EU environmental policies, which may influence export dynamics and volumes.
