The whole fresh lobster production in capture fisheries in France exhibited fluctuations between 2013 and 2023. From 2013 to 2016, there was significant variability with notable year-on-year percentage changes, such as a 21.87% decline in 2013 and a 20.5% increase in 2016. The period from 2017 to 2023 saw a general upward trend, with notable growth observed in 2017 (21.18%) and 2022 (27.43%). In 2023, the value stood at 15.962 million Euros, showing a small decline of 3.29% from 2022.
Future trends to watch for include a projected decline in the overall production value over the next five years, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) forecasted at -2.75% and an overall reduction of 13% by 2028. Stakeholders should monitor economic conditions, regulatory changes, and environmental factors that could impact production levels.
