The production of whole fresh catsharks in the UK capture fisheries for human consumption exhibits a consistent declining trend from 2024 to 2028. After reaching an estimated 9.38 metric tons in 2024, volumes are expected to decrease annually. Specifically, production falls to 7.58 metric tons in 2025, marking a year-on-year decrease of 19.2%. The downward trajectory continues, with 2026 witnessing a 23.3% reduction to 5.82 metric tons, followed by a 29.7% drop to 4.09 metric tons in 2027, and finally a 41.6% decline to 2.39 metric tons by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between 2024 and 2028 indicates an average annual decline of 30.1%.

Future trends to monitor include:

Environmental and regulatory changes affecting fish stocks and fishing practices.
Shifts in consumer preferences away from lesser-known fish species.
Market adjustments due to economic factors impacting demand and prices.
Innovation in sustainable fishing technologies that may impact long-term supply.