The forecast for Germany's total blue whiting poutassou production in capture fisheries for human consumption shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the production stood at 2.04 thousand metric tons, which marks a significant reduction over the forecasted period. Year-on-year percentage changes highlight an annual decline; from 2024 to 2025 there is a 13.3% drop, continuing similarly until 2028, marking an overall 53% decrease since 2023. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals an average reduction of approximately 19% per year over these five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing environmental regulations impacting fishing quotas.
Rising awareness and demand for sustainable seafood choices.
Potential advancements in aquaculture technology that might offset wild capture reductions.
Economic conditions affecting consumer purchasing power and demand for seafood products.