The fresh European flying squid production in capture fisheries in Italy is projected to increase from 392 metric tons in 2024 to 410.2 metric tons by 2028. Between 2024 and 2025, there is a year-on-year growth of approximately 1.56%. This growth trend continues modestly at 1.23% from 2025 to 2026. From 2026 onwards, gains soften further to approximately 0.99% up to 2027, and 0.79% towards 2028. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at around 1.14%.
Future trends to watch involve fluctuations in demand due to changing dietary preferences and potential shifts in aquatic ecosystems caused by climate change, impacting squid availability and localization.
