The forecasted production of whole fresh small-spotted catshark in Italy shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 130.3 metric tons and falling to 95.9 metric tons. This denotes a year-on-year decrease of 6.7% from 2024 to 2025, 7.1% from 2025 to 2026, 7.5% from 2026 to 2027, and 8.2% from 2027 to 2028. Given no specific data for 2023, the overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 suggests a consistent downtrend in production.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of stricter fishing regulations aimed at preserving marine biodiversity.
- Changes in consumer demand potentially driven by sustainability concerns and dietary shifts.
- Technological advancements in aquaculture as an alternative to capture fisheries.
