The forecast for fresh spottail mantis squillid production in Italian capture fisheries indicates a decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 3.08 thousand metric tons in 2024, the production is expected to decrease each year, reaching 2.37 thousand metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the actual production stood higher than the forecast for 2024, signalling a downward trend over the forecast period.
Year-on-year, the forecast shows negative growth with variations suggesting a continual decline: 2025 sees a 5.8% decrease from 2024, 2026 a 6.2% decrease from 2025, 2027 a 6.6% decrease from 2026, and 2028 a 6.7% decrease from 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately -6.3%, confirming the steady decline in production.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of environmental changes, regulations on fishing practices, and shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable seafood, which could further influence production levels and market dynamics in Italy.
