The forecasted whole fresh European lobster production in Belgium shows a steady year-on-year increase in value from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the value per metric ton is expected to rise from €12.06 thousand in 2024 to €13.05 thousand in 2028. This represents continuous year-on-year percentage increases: 2.07% from 2024 to 2025, 2.03% from 2025 to 2026, 1.99% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.87% from 2027 to 2028, showing a slightly declining growth rate. In 2023, the value stood at €11.80 thousand.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on lobster habitats, EU regulations on fishing quotas which could affect supply, and market demand fluctuations driven by consumer preferences and economic conditions. Monitoring these factors will be essential for understanding and predicting changes in production values through 2028 and beyond.
