From 2014 to 2019, Italy's orange and mandarin production showed fluctuations, peaking in 2015 at 2.73 million metric tons. From 2020, a general decline is observed with slight recovery in 2021. The five-year (2018-2023) CAGR was -0.24%. Production is forecasted to decline modestly, reaching 2.20 million metric tons by 2028. Notable year-on-year variations include a peak of 19.34% in 2015 and a sharp drop of -16.13% in 2016.
Continued decline in production is expected, driven by climatic changes, market shifts, and agricultural challenges. Monitoring technological advancements in farming and changes in consumer demand will be crucial for future forecasting.
