Italy's nuts imports have seen a steady increase over the past decade, starting from 190.94 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 306.8 thousand metric tons in 2023. This represents a significant growth with periods of both acceleration and slight declines. The most recent years preceding 2023 showed positive growth trends, with year-on-year variations of 6.3% in 2022 and 3.81% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years stands at 4.53%.
Future trends to watch for include continued growth in nuts imports with a forecasted average annual increase of 2.64% from 2024 to 2028. One should observe how trade policies, consumer preferences for healthy snacks, and global supply chain dynamics impact the importation of nuts into Italy.