In 2023, imports of frozen sardines, sardinella, brisling, or sprats to Italy were valued at approximately 1.70 million USD. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent annual decrease in import value, with the value declining from 1.6897 million USD in 2024 to 1.5708 million USD in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of around 1.8% on average. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is negative, reflecting a moderate but steady reduction in import value.

Future trends to watch include:

Environmental factors impacting fish availability and pricing.
Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable or alternative protein sources.
Regulatory changes in international trade agreements affecting seafood imports.