In 2023, whole fresh blue mussel production for human consumption in France stood at approximately 401.76 thousand euros. The forecasted figures for 2024 onwards suggest a consistent slight decline, with values dropping to 399.81 thousand euros in 2024, decreasing each year to reach 392.3 thousand euros by 2028. This reflects a year-over-year decline of around 0.5% to 0.6%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period is about -0.6%, indicating a small but steady decline in production value.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impact of environmental changes on mussel populations and production costs.
- Economic factors influencing capture fisheries and market demand patterns.
- Technological advancements in aquaculture possibly offsetting capture fisheries’ value declines.
