The per capita consumption of flours, meals, and pellets of seafood in Italy displayed a somewhat stable trend from 2013 to 2023. The volume per capita remained constant at 0.69 kilograms between 2013 and 2015, witnessed a dip in 2016, increased to a peak in 2018, and fluctuated slightly till 2023, ending at 0.79 kilograms per capita. From 2021 to 2023, the volume increased from 0.72 to 0.79 kilograms per capita, a 9.7% rise over two years. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was around 1.3%, indicating a moderate upward trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing consumer awareness of healthy seafood options which may drive consumption.
Market development for alternative protein sources impacting seafood derivatives.
Regulatory actions influencing seafood production and sustainability practices in the industry.