The UK haddock production in capture fisheries for human consumption was at 2.8 thousand metric tons in 2023. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline: from 2.27 in 2024 to just 0.066 by 2028. Year-on-year percentage decreases reveal a substantial drop, particularly in later years, with a notable decrease from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years indicates a significant negative trend, underscoring the shrinking capacity of haddock capture fisheries.
Looking ahead, critical factors to watch will include environmental legislation impacts, sustainable fishing practices adoption, and climate change effects on marine ecosystems, which could further influence the haddock population and fishery yields.
