The forecast for whole fresh seafood production in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy shows a decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028, with volumes starting at 114.87 thousand metric tons in 2024 and declining to 97.46 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents a consistent decrease over the years, highlighting a potential challenge in sustaining production levels. In the years leading to 2024, the industry had already noted a downward trend, although specific data for 2023 isn't provided, it's crucial to acknowledge this context.
Key variations over the forecast period indicate a year-on-year decrease: 3.85% in 2025, 3.95% in 2026, 4.08% in 2027, and 4.21% in 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 shows an average decline, signaling continuous contraction.
Future trends to watch for in the Italian seafood production sector include increasing ecological and regulatory constraints, fluctuations in consumer demand, potential technological advancements in seafood farming as alternatives, and climate change impacts affecting marine biodiversity and yields. These factors could further influence production patterns and industry dynamics.
