In 2023, France's production of whole fresh barnacles for human consumption in capture fisheries was 2.3 metric tons. Starting in 2024 with 2.1 metric tons, a consistent decline is forecasted: 1.9 metric tons in 2025 (a year-on-year decrease of 9.5%), 1.7 metric tons in 2026 (down 10.5% from the previous year), 1.5 metric tons in 2027 (a decline of 11.8%), and 1.2 metric tons in 2028 (a further reduction of 20.0%). This equates to a CAGR of -12.9% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of environmental policies on fishing practices, consumer demand shifts towards sustainable seafood sources, and international competition affecting local production. Monitoring these factors could inform strategies to stabilize or reverse declining production.
