The forecast for total Northern prawn production in capture fisheries for human consumption in Italy shows an increasing trend from 207.1 metric tons in 2024 to 222.9 metric tons in 2028. The year-on-year growth stands at approximately 2.6% from 2024 to 2025, 2% from 2025 to 2026, 1.6% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.2% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is estimated to be around 1.8%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Possible impacts of climate change on prawn populations and capture fisheries.
- Changes in consumer demand potentially influencing production levels.
- Regulatory shifts in fishing policies that could affect catch quotas.
- Technological advancements in capture methods improving efficiency.
