The production value of fresh clupeoids for human consumption in France shows a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. Forecast data indicates a consistent downward trend with year-on-year decreases: 2024 to 2025 decreases by approximately 2.5%, from 2025 to 2026 by about 1.9%, and from 2026 to 2027 by roughly 1.9%, followed by a final 1.3% drop between 2027 and 2028. This results in a five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately -1.9%. In 2023, the value stood at 1.65 thousand euros per metric ton.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of changing consumer preferences towards more sustainable seafood options, climate change affecting fish stocks and their distribution, and regulatory changes impacting fishing quotas and practices in France and the European Union.
