In 2024, the wood fuel domestic extraction in Italy is forecasted to stabilize at 0.047 metric tons per capita, maintaining this level through 2025. A slight decline begins in 2026 at 0.046, continuing to 0.045 in 2027 and 0.044 in 2028. Comparing year-on-year, the extraction decreases by about 2.1% annually from 2025 onwards. By calculating the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, there is an average decline of 1.6% per year.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of environmental policies aiming for sustainable energy sources, which might further reduce wood fuel extraction.
- Technological advancements in renewable energy could shift demand away from traditional biomass energy.
- Economic factors that may either stimulate or suppress per capita energy consumption patterns in Italy, affecting wood fuel reliance.
