The import volume of dried mushrooms and truffles to Italy is projected to decline steadily from 1.2238 million kilograms in 2024 to 1.1071 million kilograms in 2028. The year-on-year percentage decrease calculated from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 2.46%, then further drops of 2.46% from 2025 to 2026, 2.48% from 2026 to 2027, and about 2.49% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period is about -2.53%.
Future trends to watch for include potential market disruptions due to climate change affecting cultivation, changes in consumer preferences towards plant-based diets, and possible shifts in trade policies influencing international supply channels. Additionally, competitors' entry into the market with innovative product offerings might alter the import dynamics.