Whole Fresh Great Mediterranean Scallop production in France stood at 1.2 metric tons in 2023. Production has shown considerable fluctuation, with sharp increases and decreases observed over the years. Notably, there were significant drops in 2018 and 2022, but a robust recovery in 2020 and 2021. The highest recorded production was in 2021 with 6 metric tons. However, from 2020 to 2021, the year-on-year growth peaked at 900%, followed by an 88.33% decline the subsequent year. The expected trend is relative stabilization slightly over 1 metric ton until 2028 with a minor average annual decline of 1.73%.
Future trends to watch for:
• Environmental regulations impacting fishing practices.
• Technological advancements in capture fisheries.
• Market demand and price fluctuations
• Climate change effects on scallop habitats.
