The forecast for claw shellfish production in the UK from 2024 to 2028 shows a downward trend. The production volume is expected to decrease steadily from 47.49 metric tons in 2024 to 38.84 metric tons in 2028. This represents year-on-year percentage decreases of about 4.67% from 2024 to 2025, 4.83% from 2025 to 2026, 4.97% from 2026 to 2027, and 5.13% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately -4.8%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from climate change on marine ecosystems, regulatory changes affecting fisheries, and shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable seafood options.
