The forecast for whole fresh small-spotted catshark production in France indicates a steady decrease from 2024 through 2028. Starting at 2.87 thousand metric tons in 2024, the projected production drops to 2.57 thousand metric tons by 2028. The year-on-year decline shows small but consistent reductions, with a cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of decline over this period.

Key future trends to watch include:

Potential regulatory changes that could impact fishing quotas.
Environmental factors affecting population dynamics of catsharks.
Market demand fluctuations possibly driven by consumer preferences and seafood sustainability trends.