In 2023, the railway transport volume for products such as wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Italy stood at 1.60 million metric tons. Forecasted data suggests a gradual decline in volume from 1.56 million metric tons in 2024 to 1.37 million metric tons by 2028.
Year-on-year percentage variations are as follows:
- 2024: -2.5%
- 2025: -3.2%
- 2026: -2.6%
- 2027: -3.4%
- 2028: -3.5%
Over the forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is anticipated to decrease by approximately 3.2% annually.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from sustainable practices driving changes in material transport and shifts towards digital media reducing demand for certain printed and recorded items. Additionally, infrastructure improvements and regulatory changes might influence transport efficiencies and costs.
