In 2023, the total filefishes, leatherjackets production in capture fisheries for human consumption in France stood at 55 metric tons. Forecasted data shows a consistent growth trajectory from 2024 to 2028, rising from 58.4 metric tons in 2024 to 66.2 metric tons in 2028. This reflects a year-on-year growth of approximately 4.5% in 2025, 3.6% in 2026, and slowing to around 2.5% by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is anticipated to be around 3.7%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change on marine biodiversity, which could affect capture fisheries production volumes, and advancements in sustainable fishing technologies that may aid in maintaining or boosting production levels sustainably.
