The national road freight volume for man-made fibers, nuclear fuel, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and chemical products in Italy is projected to grow steadily from 38.84 million metric tons in 2024 to 41.03 million metric tons by 2028. This represents an incremental increase with a consistent year-on-year growth rate of approximately 1.4% to 1.3% annually. In 2023, the actual volume was slightly lower, indicating a continuing positive trajectory into the forecasted period. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be around 1.3%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased focus on sustainable transportation impacting freight transportation choices.
Technological advances in logistics potentially optimising supply chain efficiency.
Regulatory changes in environmental policies affecting the chemical industry logistics.