In 2023, Germany imported frozen sea urchins valued at approximately 138.00 thousand US dollars. The forecast predicts a steady decline in imports, with values dropping from 125.09 thousand dollars in 2024 to 72.84 thousand dollars by 2028. From 2024 to 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.61% is expected, followed by further declines of 11.73% in 2026, 13.15% in 2027, and 15.08% in 2028. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decrease of approximately 12.9%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Changes in consumer preferences for seafood alternatives or substitutes.
- Potential impacts of environmental policies on sea urchin fishing.
- Fluctuations in global supply chains affecting sea urchin availability.
- Technological advancements in aquaculture and preservation methods.
