The value of fresh silversides and sand smelts production in Italy's capture fisheries is forecasted to decline steadily between 2024 and 2028. The projection indicates a continuous decrement in value per metric ton, starting from 4.28 thousand euros in 2024 and gradually decreasing to 3.91 thousand euros by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline averaging around 2% to 3%. Given the past performance leading up to 2023, this suggests a clearly downward trend influenced by either decreasing demand, decreasing catch sizes, or economic factors affecting the industry.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in environmental policies that could further impact fishery yields, changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, or economic shifts that may alter the cost structures or market demand for fresh silversides and sand smelts.
