The forecast for total variegated scallop production in capture fisheries in France shows a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the year-on-year variations reflect significant declines; there is an 11.9% decrease from 2024 to 2025, followed by a 13.2% decrease from 2025 to 2026. A further decline of 15.1% is forecasted from 2026 to 2027, and an 17.7% drop is expected from 2027 to 2028. These decreases bring the average annual reduction (CAGR) over the last five years to approximately 15.5%.
In comparison to 2023, the production in 2024 remains unchanged at 115.7 metric tons, indicating the starting point of the forecast data. A critical focus for future trends includes the potential impacts of overfishing, regulatory changes, environmental factors, and market demand shifts that could further influence production volumes.
