The forecasted import of light-weight coated fine paper to Italy shows a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at $70.935 million in 2024, imports are expected to decline steadily each year, reaching $46.194 million by 2028. This indicates a year-on-year reduction in imports of approximately 9% to 12%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period highlights an average annual decrease of around 10% in import value.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in demand due to industry digitization and increasing environmental regulations. Also, improvements in local paper production capabilities could further impact import levels.