In 2023, the production of fresh mullets in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy stood at a point just before beginning a noteworthy downward trend. The forecasted data for 2024 till 2028 indicates a consistent decrease in production: from 1.48 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 0.7612 thousand metric tons by 2028. Over the two-year period from 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026, the production is expected to decrease by approximately 12% and 14% respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period depicts a continuous decline, highlighting a significant drop averaging nearly 14% per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential regulatory changes that could affect fishing practices and quotas.
Environmental factors such as climate change impacting marine biodiversity and habitat conditions.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and alternative protein sources.
Economic factors influencing catch costs and market prices.