In 2023, Italy's production of fresh pink cuttlefish in capture fisheries for human consumption stood at an unspecified amount. The forecast indicates a significant downward trend from 2024 to 2028: starting at 8.4 metric tons in 2024, declining to 3.6 metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline of 19% from 2024 to 2025, a 19.1% decrease from 2025 to 2026, 20% from 2026 to 2027, and an 18.2% drop from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate over this period is an average decline of approximately 18.06%.

Future trends to watch for:

Efforts to stabilize or reverse the declining trend in cuttlefish production through sustainable fishing practices.
Potential impacts of environmental changes and regulations on fisheries output.
Shifts in consumer demand and market preferences affecting the supply chain and pricing strategies.