The demand for beans in Italy is projected to show a gradual increase from 2024 through 2028, starting at 145.0 thousand metric tons and rising modestly to 148.0 thousand metric tons. In 2023, the demand stood at 144.0 thousand metric tons, indicating a stable yet slight upward trend in subsequent years.
Key variations and trends:
- The year-on-year forecasted growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.7%.
- The growth from 2025 to 2026 is similar at 0.7%.
- Stability is noted between 2026 and 2027 with no increase.
- From 2027 to 2028, a slight increase of 0.7% is expected.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from climate change on agriculture, dietary shifts towards plant-based nutrition, and economic factors influencing consumption patterns. Continuous monitoring of these factors could affect future demand dynamics significantly.
