The forecasted data for Italy's metal ores domestic material consumption shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the consumption stood at 15.37 million metric tons. The year-on-year percentage changes indicate a gradual decrease of approximately 0.7% per year from 2024 onwards. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is approximately -0.7%, suggesting a consistent downward trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts from economic policies aimed at reducing dependency on raw metal ores imports to foster recycling and reuse.
Technological advancements in material efficiency which may further drive down consumption.
Environmental regulations promoting sustainable practices in industries using metal ores.