As of 2023, the production of acidified milk without additives in Italy was recorded at 65.10 thousand metric tons. The forecasted data for 2024 shows a production increase to 65.97 thousand metric tons, marking a year-on-year growth of approximately 1.34%. This positive trend is forecasted to continue with subsequent increases in production: 66.86 thousand metric tons in 2025, 67.74 thousand metric tons in 2026, 68.62 thousand metric tons in 2027, and reaching 69.49 thousand metric tons by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.29% over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in consumer preferences towards more natural and additive-free products, possibly accelerating growth.
Regulatory impacts and production cost changes which could influence the production scale and rate.
Technological innovations in dairy processing that could enhance production efficiency.