The forecast for frozen abalones, winkles, and conchs production in UK capture fisheries for human consumption shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values rising from 1.95 to 2.21 thousand euros per metric ton. The year-on-year growth rates illustrate consistent growth: 3.6% from 2024 to 2025, 3.5% from 2025 to 2026, 2.9% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.8% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 3.2%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems affecting supply.
- Fluctuations in demand due to changing consumer preferences or economic conditions.
- Developments in sustainable fishing practices that could alter production techniques and costs.
