In 2023, the demersal fish production in the US stood at 2.75 million metric tons. Forecasted data suggests a gradual increase from 2.77 million metric tons in 2024 to 2.82 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 0.36% between 2024 and 2025, 0.36% between 2025 and 2026, 0.36% between 2026 and 2027, and 0.71% between 2027 and 2028. Over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 0.47%.
Future trends to watch for include changes in environmental regulations, advancements in fishing technology, fluctuations in market demand, and potential impacts from climate change. These factors could significantly influence both production levels and growth rates in the demersal fish sector.