In 2023, the whole fresh spottail mantis squillid production for human consumption in Italy was valued at approximately 21.5 million Euros. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted figures indicate a downward trend, with the value decreasing from 20.464 million Euros in 2024 to 16.777 million Euros by 2028. This represents a reduction in value with year-on-year percentages of -4.57%, -4.74%, -4.93%, and -5.13% respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period indicates an annual average decline of about -4.72%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of environmental policies, changing sea conditions, and shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood options, which may further affect production levels and market dynamics in Italy’s seafood sector.
