The forecast for U.S. imports of fresh or chilled anchovies shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with values increasing from 3.03 million USD in 2024 to 3.93 million USD in 2028. As of 2023, the value for anchovy imports was approximately 2.81 million USD. Year-on-year percentage changes are projected to be around 7.5% in 2025, decreasing slightly to about 6.6% by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is estimated at approximately 6.8%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of evolving trade policies and international agreements on seafood imports.
Fluctuations in consumer demand driven by trends in health and nutrition.
Environmental factors and their effect on anchovy availability and pricing.