In 2023, the production of gutted fresh pollack in Germany's capture fisheries stood at a previous benchmark, followed by a gradual decline in forecasted production between 2024 and 2028, decreasing from 7.83 metric tons to 7.8 metric tons. This equates to a steady year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.13% between each successive year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period indicates a slightly declining trend in production.

Future trends to watch for include:

The potential impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and fish populations.
Regulatory changes impacting capture fisheries.
Advancements in sustainable fishing practices to stabilize or uplift capture volumes.