The forecast for the production value of fresh sandeels and sandlances in capture fisheries for human consumption in France shows a slight decline from 2024 to 2025, followed by a stabilization through 2028. In 2023, the value stood around the same level, suggesting a stable market in recent years. Year-on-year variation reflects a minimal decrease between 2024 and 2025, with subsequent years exhibiting no significant change. A longer-term view shows that the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights a stagnant trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences, regulatory changes impacting fishing quotas, and climate change affecting marine ecosystems, all of which could influence market dynamics and production values.