The demand for pelagic fish in France for 2024 is forecasted at 541.18 thousand metric tons, showing a slight decline to 532.19 thousand metric tons by 2028. This data portrays a slow but consistent year-on-year decrease in demand of approximately 0.5-0.7% for each subsequent year.
In 2023, the demand for pelagic fish was measured at 544.50 thousand metric tons. Comparing this to the forecasted 2024 data, there is a small decrease of around 0.6%. Over the last two years, from 2023 to 2025, the trend is a moderate decline. When analyzing the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the average variation per year remains negative at approximately 0.63%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Changes in consumer preferences and dietary habits influenced by health trends and sustainability concerns.
- Impact of economic factors such as inflation and disposable income on fish consumption.
- Legislation and policies affecting fishing practices and pelagic fish quotas.
- Potential technological advances in aquaculture that may alter supply dynamics.
