The forecast for gutted fresh tusk cusk production in the UK’s capture fisheries for human consumption shows a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 2.05 metric tons in 2024, production is projected to decrease each year, reaching 1.78 metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease in production: approximately 3.4% from 2024 to 2025, 3.5% from 2025 to 2026, 3.1% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.8% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is negative.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential changes in consumer demand that could influence production levels.
- Environmental changes impacting fish populations.
- Regulatory shifts affecting the fishing industry.
