The forecast for fresh John Dory production in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy shows a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, production stood at slightly above 195 metric tons, and the forecast indicates a decrease to 187.4 metric tons by 2028. From 2024, the year-on-year variation depicts continuous reductions with 2025 seeing a 1.2% drop, 2026 a 1.1% decrease, 2027 a 1% fall, and 2028 moving down by 0.9%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period is negative, suggesting an annual average decrease of around 1%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of environmental policies and sustainable fishing practices on production volumes.
Potential changes in consumer preferences towards other seafood varieties.
Market dynamics influenced by competitive fishing nations within the EU.
Technological advancements in fishing industry that may improve efficiency and production.