The import of fresh or chilled whole mackerel to France shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, these imports stood at 10.22 million kilograms. From 2024 to 2025, there is a slight decrease of approximately 0.48%. A continued decrease occurs from 2025 to 2026 by around 0.47%, from 2026 to 2027 by about 0.47%, and from 2027 to 2028 by nearly 0.46%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period averages a decline of roughly 0.48% per year.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of climate change on mackerel availability and its migration patterns.
- Potential shifts in consumer preferences toward more sustainable or alternative fish sources.
- Trade policy changes between France and mackerel-exporting countries that could affect import volumes.
