In 2023, the production of alive fresh finfish in Italy for human consumption stood at 2.8 thousand metric tons. The forecast from 2024 reflects a slight decline from this baseline, with production projected to maintain at 2.8 thousand metric tons through 2025, then showing a slight decrease annually, dropping to 2.77 thousand metric tons by 2028.

Year-on-year analysis shows a stagnant growth between 2024 and 2025, followed by minimal yearly decreases ranging from approximately 0.36% in 2026 to 0.36% in 2028. This indicates an overall diminishing trend, albeit slowly, which results in a negligible Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Developments in sustainable fishing practices, which may impact production volumes.
Regulatory changes in environmental and fishing policies at the EU level.
Potential market shifts towards higher demand for aquaculture products versus wild catch.