The re-import volume of bleached kraft paper and paperboard to Italy, specifically for weights of 150 g/m2 or less, is projected to decrease slightly over the upcoming years, from 15.21 thousand kilograms in 2024 to 14.76 thousand kilograms by 2028. The data implies a consistent decline, marking a deceleration in re-imports. In 2023, the volume stood at approximately 15.33 thousand kilograms, indicating a year-on-year decrease of 0.78% in 2024. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 demonstrates a declining trend at an average rate of 0.75% per year.
Future trends to watch include fluctuations in demand influenced by environmental policies favoring recycled content, changes in international trade agreements affecting re-importation, and technological advancements in sustainable paper production reducing the necessity for re-imports.
