In 2023, Italy imported 10.325 million kilograms of waste or scrap of precious metals, except pure gold and platinum. The forecasted data shows a steady year-on-year increase in imports from 2024 to 2028, with annual growth rates ranging approximately between 3.29% and 2.72%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is projected at 2.57%.

Future trends to watch for:

Regulatory changes affecting import taxes or restrictions for waste or scrap materials.
Technological advancements in recycling processes, potentially increasing demand.
Fluctuations in global precious metals prices impacting the economic viability of imports.