The consumption of biogases in the food, beverages, and tobacco sector in Italy saw fluctuations over the past decade. Starting at 524 Terajoules from 2013 to 2016, there was a decline to 492 Terajoules in 2017. Over the subsequent years, there were modest changes, with a significant decrease to 422.14 Terajoules in 2021. In 2022, consumption mildly increased to 431.63 Terajoules and further to 440.88 Terajoules in 2023. Forecasts indicate a steady rise to 485.23 Terajoules by 2028. The year-on-year variation exhibited considerable fluctuations from -13.17% in 2019 to a positive 2.14% in 2023.
Key forecasts to observe:
- There is an expected upward trend with a 1.52% CAGR over the next five years.
- Overall growth rate of 7.83% by 2028.
- Continued investments and regulatory support will be essential in maintaining this growth.
The sector should monitor advancements in biogas technology, legislative changes, and market demand shifts to leverage these trends effectively.