The fresh seafood production in capture fisheries in Poland experienced various fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The production peaked in 2018 with 125.91 thousand metric tons before encountering a significant decline to 81.17 thousand metric tons by 2023. Notably, over the last two years, the production dropped markedly with an -18.09% year-on-year decrease in 2022 and a further -5.55% decline in 2023. The average annual decline (CAGR) over the last five years stood at -8.41%.
Future trends indicate a continuing downward trajectory with the forecasted five-year CAGR at -13.31%, and a projected decline to 35.15 thousand metric tons by 2028, representing a -51.04% decrease from 2023 levels.
Trends to watch for:
- Impact of environmental policies on fishing practices
- Increasing investments in sustainable fishing
- Technological advancements in aquaculture versus traditional capture fisheries
