The forecast for fresh big-scale sand smelt production for human consumption in France shows a significant declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual value was higher than the forecasted figure for 2024. The year-on-year percentage changes indicate a sharp decrease, with the most substantial drop expected between 2027 and 2028. This rapid decline is represented by a negative CAGR over the five-year forecast period, indicating an average annual reduction in production value.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of regulatory changes on capture fisheries.
- Ecosystem changes affecting the availability of sand smelt.
- Developments in alternative consumption products or substitutes.
