The forecast for frozen abalones, winkles, and conchs production in capture fisheries for human consumption in the UK shows a declining trend from 2.7 metric tons in 2024 to 1.86 metric tons in 2028. The year-on-year decrease is approximately 8% from 2024 to 2025, 8.5% from 2025 to 2026, 8.8% from 2026 to 2027, and 10.1% from 2027 to 2028. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averages a decline of about 9.24% annually.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer demand, impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, and regulatory changes that could affect capture fisheries. Innovations in sustainable fishing practices could also influence production levels positively or negatively.
