The production of whole fresh European smelt in France's capture fisheries is forecasted to decline over the next five years. From 2024 to 2028, production decreases from 25.5 metric tons to 22.1 metric tons. Comparing this to 2023, where production stood at 26.3 metric tons, it illustrates a downward trend. The year-on-year decline ranges approximately from 3.1% to 3.5% with an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about -3.7% over the period.
Future trends to watch for include environmental regulations affecting capture fisheries, climate change impacts on smelt habitats, and market demand shifts driven by consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood options.
