The forecast for whole fresh seafood production in Italy's capture fisheries indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 114.87 thousand metric tons in 2024, production is expected to decrease each year, reaching 97.46 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline of approximately 3.75% on average. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period is indicative of a negative trend in seafood production, driven by challenges such as overfishing, climate change impacts, and market constraints.

Future trends to watch for include:

Implementation of sustainable fishing practices to curb declining stocks.
Impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries productivity.
Technological advancements in aquaculture potentially compensating for capture fisheries decline.
Government policy shifts towards conservation and sustainable marine resource management.