The forecasted import of dried shelled chickpeas to Italy is expected to follow a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028. The annual volume is forecasted to increase from 42.21 million kilograms in 2024 to 46.073 million kilograms by 2028. This represents a year-on-year increase of around 2.35% on average. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 2.2%. In 2023, the imports stood at 41.5 million kilograms, with data indicating a continuation of growth trajectory from previous years.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impacts of global agricultural shifts, climate change on chickpea farming regions, and Italy's domestic demand for plant-based protein sources. Monitoring these factors can provide insights into further changes in import volumes.
