The production of gutted fresh trouts, smelts, and salmon in Germany is projected to decline from 3.91 metric tons in 2024 to 1.77 metric tons by 2028. This depicts a consistent downward trend with annual reductions in production volume. The data indicates a drop of approximately 14% from 2024 to 2025, 15.7% from 2025 to 2026, 18.7% from 2026 to 2027, and 23% from 2027 to 2028. This reveals a negative compounding annual growth rate over the five-year period indicating shrinking production.

Future trends to watch for:

Market adaptation to decreasing fish availability.
Potential shifts towards aquaculture to compensate for reduced wild capture production.
Impact of environmental policies and sustainable fishing practices on future volumes.