The production of fresh crustaceans in capture fisheries in Sweden has experienced variability over the years. The production stood at 1.66 thousand metric tons in 2023, reflecting a 5.82% decrease from the previous year. The year-on-year variations have shown considerable fluctuations with notable extremes, such as a 38.3% increase in 2017 and a -22.74% decrease in 2016. Over the last five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) has been -3.77%, indicating an overall downward trend. Moving forward from 2024, the forecast suggests a continued decline with a 5-year forecast CAGR of -4.19% and an expected reduction in production by 19.28% by 2028.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Environmental factors affecting crustacean habitats.
- Regulatory changes in fisheries management.
- Advances in sustainable fishing technologies.
- Market demand for crustaceans in both domestic and international markets.
