In 2023, the production of gutted fresh saithe pollock for human consumption in capture fisheries in the UK was approximately 2.25 thousand metric tons. In 2024, production forecasts slightly decrease to 2.24 thousand metric tons, indicating a subtle decline in production over the forecasted years. Year-on-year, the production diminishes by around 0.9% from 2024 to 2025 and continues to decrease by a similar rate annually, reaching 2.15 thousand metric tons by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024-2028 stands around -0.8% indicating a downward trend over these years.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of policy changes, environmental factors, and market demand adjustments. Monitoring these factors could influence the production trajectory and potentially stabilize or reverse the declining trend.
