From 2024 to 2028, the imports of broilers chicks for fattening in Italy are projected to increase considerably, with numbers rising from 114.8 s (heads) in 2024 to 331.4 s (heads) by 2028. In 2023, this volume was considerably lower, setting a benchmark for the forecasted year-on-year growth. This increase indicates a strong upward trend in import volumes, highlighting a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) that is noteworthy over this five-year horizon.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changes in EU agricultural policies, shifts in consumer preferences towards locally raised poultry, and economic fluctuations influencing import capacities. Furthermore, monitoring disease outbreaks could be crucial as they might disrupt import projections.
