The forecast for fresh pouting bib production in capture fisheries for human consumption in France shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 2.59 thousand metric tons and decreasing to 2.35 thousand metric tons. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.7% by 2025, 2.4% by 2026, 2.0% by 2027, and 2.5% by 2028. Comparing this with the value of 2.65 thousand metric tons in 2023, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period stands at around -2.5%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of regulatory changes on fishing practices in France.
- Environmental factors affecting fishery stocks and biodiversity.
- Behavioral shifts in consumer demand for fresh seafood products.
- Evolving technology in sustainable fishing techniques.
