Key Market Indicators
French fish production is projected to rise to approximately 197,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 196,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents a modest annual growth rate of 0.1%. Historical data indicates that since 1965, the country’s fish supply has increased by an average of 0.9% per year. In contrast, French fish consumption is expected to decline slightly, reaching roughly 466,000 metric tons by 2028, down from approximately 472,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual decrease of 0.2%. Since 2019, French demand for fish has been decreasing by about 0.3% annually. In the global context, France ranked 13th in fish consumption in 2023. India surpassed France with a consumption of around 472,000 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global rankings.
