Freshwater fish demand in Poland stood at 44.77 thousand metric tons in 2023, experiencing a 4.95% year-on-year decline. Since 2014, the market has seen a general downward trend, including a significant 24.32% drop in 2015. Despite minor upticks in 2021 and 2022, the overall Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last 5 years was -4.76%.
Looking ahead, the market is forecasted to continue its decline, reaching 32.47 thousand metric tons by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -5.04% and a total reduction of 22.77% in this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increased emphasis on sustainability and locally-sourced fish.
- Growing adoption of alternative protein sources.
- Macro-economic factors impacting consumer spending on fish products.
