The forecast for fresh European conger production in the UK indicates a declining trend from 2024, with values starting at 717.29 Euros per metric ton and declining to 612.5 Euros per metric ton by 2028. This reflects a year-on-year decrease: 2025 has a decrease of approximately 3.77%, 2026 a decrease of 3.84%, 2027 a decrease of about 3.90%, and 2028 a decrease of around 3.98%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period reflects an average annual reduction in production value of around 3.94%.

Key future trends to watch include:

Environmental policies impacting marine ecosystem conservation could further drive down production levels.
Market demand changes due to consumer preferences or international trade policies may influence pricing.
Technological advancements in sustainable fishing could alter cost structures and yields.