The forecast for whole fresh mullets production in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy suggests a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. Production is expected to drop from 1.48 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 0.7612 thousand metric tons in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 12.2% from 2024 to 2025, 13.8% from 2025 to 2026, 16.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 18.9% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is negative, indicating an average annual decline in production.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of environmental regulations on fisheries practices.
Market demand shifts, possibly influenced by consumer preferences for sustainable seafood.
Technological advancements in aquaculture that might affect capture fisheries.
Potential recovery in production due to conservation and management practices.