In 2023, the production of whole fresh weakfish in capture fisheries in France was reported to be at 3.0 metric tons. From 2024 onwards, forecasts show an ascending trend with figures reaching 3.3 metric tons in 2024, marking a 10% year-on-year increase.
Forecasted production rises further to 3.8 metric tons in 2025, a 15.2% increase from the previous year. In 2026, the production is expected to grow by 7.9% to 4.1 metric tons.
From 2026 to 2027, another rise of 7.3% is anticipated, pushing production to 4.4 metric tons. The projected figure for 2028 is 4.7 metric tons, reflecting a 6.8% increase from the prior year.
Over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averages 9.8%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of environmental policies, technological advancements in fisheries, and changing consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood options, which could influence these projections.
