The forecast for Canada's frozen hake fillet imports shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, with values falling from $1.208 million to $0.398 million. This marks a significant year-on-year decrease, with the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaging a decrease of approximately 25% annually. In 2023, the import value stood slightly above the 2024 forecast, indicating the start of this downward trend.
Future trends to watch:
- Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable and local seafood options.
- Potential tariff and trade policies impacting seafood imports.
- Fluctuations in global supply chains affecting availability and pricing.
- Technological advancements in aquaculture possibly reducing the reliance on imports.