The demand for pulses in Italy is projected to show steady growth from 2024 to 2028. The forecast indicates an increase from 528 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 546 thousand metric tons by 2028. This reflects a consistent year-on-year growth trend, maintaining a manageable pace of increase over the forecast period. Notably, there is no available data indicating the demand level for 2023, so direct comparisons with the previous year are not possible.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of dietary shifts toward plant-based proteins on pulse consumption.
- Potential influences of economic conditions on demand elasticity.
- Government policies affecting agriculture and pulse production incentives.
