The forecast for whole fresh marine fish production in capture fisheries in Germany indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028, with volumes dropping from 0.85 Metric Tons in 2024 to 0.4 Metric Tons in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 12.9% from 2024 to 2025, and a further decrease of around 17.6% from 2025 to 2026. The trend continues with decreases of about 19% and 21.6% in the subsequent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024 to 2028 is negative, reflecting a consistently shrinking industry.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of policy changes on sustainable fishing practices.
Technological advancements in aquaculture that may offset decline in capture fisheries.
Fluctuations in consumer demand for marine products.
Effects of climate change on marine biodiversity affecting fish stocks.