In 2023, the production of periwinkles in capture fisheries for human consumption in the UK was recorded at 13 metric tons. Forecasts indicate a significant decline over the next five years, with production dropping from 11.4 metric tons in 2024 to 2.84 metric tons by 2028.
Year-on-year variations demonstrate a consistently negative trend, exacerbated over the last two forecasted years.
- The 2024-2025 decline is 19.3%
- From 2025 to 2026, the decline is 23.6%
- The decrease between 2026 and 2027 is 30.1%
- 2027 to 2028 shows a reduction of 42.1%
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is expected to be approximately -26%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in environmental policies, climate change impact on marine ecosystems, and market demand fluctuations influencing periwinkle populations and capture.
