In 2023, the whole fresh smooth-hound production in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy stood at an unspecified level but serves as the base for this forecast analysis. From 2024 to 2028, the production sees an upward trajectory with a year-on-year increase of around 12.3% from 2024 to 2025, 9.9% to 2026, 9.9% to 2027, and 8.2% to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) forecasts a growth of approximately 10.2% per annum over these years.

Future trends to watch:

Monitoring of the sustainability and environmental impact of increased fishing levels.
Potential shifts in consumer preferences impacting demand.
Changes in regulations and fishing policies that may affect production volumes.