The total blue skate fish production in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy is anticipated to show a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. The production stood at 10.5 metric tons in 2023. Year-on-year variations are as follows: 2024 projects a decrease of approximately 5.71%, 2025 a reduction of 12.12%, 2026 a decline of 11.49%, followed by a further decrease of 10.39% in 2027 and 8.70% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 indicates a negative trend at -9.51%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential policy changes in fisheries management that might affect production volumes.
- Environmental factors and climate change impacts on the availability of blue skate fish.
- Developments in sustainable fishing practices that could mitigate production decline.
