The forecast for the non-ferrous metals sector in Italy indicates a gradual decline in the final consumption of solid fossil fuels from 1.13 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 1.1 thousand terajoules by 2028. This decline represents a year-on-year decrease of around 0.89% from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for in this sector include:

The influence of sustainable energy policies in reducing fossil fuel dependency.
Technological advancements that might increase energy efficiency.
Economic factors and their impact on industrial energy consumption patterns.