Key Market Indicators
Italian imports of salmon are expected to reach $512 million by 2026. This is up 3.2% year on year from 2021's $416 million. Since 2000, the market has grown 5.1% year on year, although Germany overtook Italy in 2021. The United States, Poland and France respectively ranked second, third and fourth. Italian fish production is forecast to fall 0.9% to 131,050 metric tons by 2026. This is down 2.8% year on year since 1965. Italian fish consumption is estimated to reach 334,310 metric tons by 2026, a 0.5% increase from 2021's 319,680 tons. Since 2017, demand has fallen 0.9%. In 2021, Angola surpassed Italy to take 22nd place. Japan, the Philippines and the United States respectively ranked second, third and fourth.
