The forecast for Italy’s whole fresh river eels production in capture fisheries indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028, with values dropping from 8.28 to 7.2 thousand euros per metric ton. This represents a decrease of approximately 3.38% year-on-year until 2028. Comparatively, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately -3.42%. As of 2023, the value stood above these forecasts, implying a downward trend commencing from 2024.

Future trends to watch for include:

Environmental and regulatory impacts affecting eel populations and fishing practices.
Potential technological advancements in sustainable fishing that may affect production costs and thus value.
Market demand and import-export dynamics within the European aquatic foods sector.