The forecast for big-scale sand smelt production in capture fisheries in France indicates a significant downward trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 3.28 thousand euros in 2024, there is a predicted sharp decline to 0.24 thousand euros by 2028. The year-on-year percent change reflects a consistent decrease, affected by various industry and environmental factors. Unfortunately, data for 2023 is not available to establish a baseline.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices to potentially stabilize or increase production.
- Environmental regulations that may impact catch limits and hence production values.
- Market demand fluctuations influenced by consumer preferences and potential shifts towards sustainable seafood.
