The import volume of fresh or chilled lamb carcasses and half carcasses to Italy is forecasted to decline progressively from 2024 through 2028. The figure for 2023 stood at 8.4 million kilograms, indicating a steadily diminishing trend over the forecast period. The year-on-year variations reveal a shrinking trend, with percentage changes of about -2.8% from 2024 to 2025, -2.8% from 2025 to 2026, -2.8% from 2026 to 2027, and -2.9% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period indicates a consistent decrease of around 2.9% annually.
Future trends to watch for in Italy's import of lamb carcasses include:
- Potential fluctuations in demand due to changing consumer preferences, such as shifts towards plant-based diets.
- Impacts of trade agreements and import regulations on sourcing and pricing.
- Influence of economic factors such as inflation and currency exchange rates on import volumes.
- Possible effects of climate change on global lamb supply chains.
