The demand for pelagic fish in Turkey stood at 1.00 Million Metric Tons in 2023. The forecasted demand is expected to grow steadily, reaching 1.03 Million Metric Tons in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3%. This upward trend continues with increases of 1.94% in 2025, 2.86% in 2026, 1.85% in 2027, and 1.82% in 2028. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is 2.29%, indicating a modest but consistent upward trajectory in pelagic fish consumption.

Future trends to watch for:

Changes in consumer dietary preferences and their impact on pelagic fish demand.
Sustainability and regulatory impacts on fishing practices.
Economic factors and their influence on purchasing power and consumption patterns.
Technological innovations in aquaculture and fishery management improving supply chain efficiency.