In 2023, Italy's import of non-food aquatic products was about 9.835 million kilograms. From 2024, the forecast demonstrates a steady growth each year, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.6% from 2024 to 2025, 3.4% for 2025 to 2026, 3.2% for 2026 to 2027, and 3.0% from 2027 to 2028. Over the full five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is around 3.3% per annum.
Key future trends to monitor include:
- Economic and regulatory shifts affecting trade policies.
- Technological advances in aquatic farming and preservation.
- Impact of environmental changes on aquatic biodiversity and available resources.
