In 2023, the total whelk production for human consumption in capture fisheries in France stood at approximately 29 million euros. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent upward trend in production value. Year-on-year growth rates are as follows: 2.59% from 2024 to 2025, 2.51% from 2025 to 2026, 2.42% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.34% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.47%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of environmental regulations, changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, and the influence of global economic conditions on the seafood industry.
