Forecast: Poultry Meat Production in Italy

Between 2013 and 2023, Italy's poultry meat production has varied with fluctuations. In 2023, production stood at 1.3992 million metric tons, marking a 0.98% increase from 2022. The 5-year CAGR from 2019-2023 was 1.85%, indicating steady growth despite some annual variations.

Over this period, production saw several notable changes: a significant rise in 2016 (5.6%), a marked decrease in 2017 (-2.62%) and 2018 (-3.19%), and substantial growth in 2019 (6.37%) followed by a drop in 2020 (-5.03%) due to potential market disruptions. The rebound began in 2021 (6.36%) and continued with moderate growth through 2023. Forecasts suggest a further CAGR of 0.78% for 2024-2028, indicating a steady but slower growth rate, with overall production reaching 1.4704 million metric tons by 2028.

Future trends to watch include potential impacts from evolving consumer preferences toward plant-based proteins, economic factors affecting production costs, and policy changes related to agricultural sustainability. Monitoring advancements in poultry farming technologies and biosecurity measures will also be crucial in shaping the industry's trajectory.