The forecast for fresh small-spotted catshark production in Italian capture fisheries indicates a decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028. The production is expected to decrease from 130.3 metric tons in 2024 to 95.9 metric tons in 2028. The year-on-year decrease is notable: a decline of 6.7% by 2025, followed by decreases of 7.1% in 2026, 7.5% in 2027, and 8.2% in 2028.
Key emerging trends to monitor include potential regulatory changes, shifts in demand and consumption behavior, and ecological impacts on catshark populations. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for predicting longer-term production levels and industry sustainability.
