The leading producer of conger in Europe for human consumption is France, with 3.77 thousand metric tons, despite having a 2.47% decrease last year. Spain follows with 1.85 thousand metric tons, although it saw a significant decrease of 6.93%. Portugal's output was 1.01 thousand metric tons, showcasing a positive 2.29% growth. Noteworthy declines include Italy at -10.47% and Slovenia at -12.89%. On the other hand, the Netherlands and Norway experienced substantial growth with 15.84% and 7.71%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in capture techniques and sustainability practices, which could affect production levels. Observing ongoing climate change impacts and regulatory developments is crucial as they may impose constraints or create opportunities for increasing production efficiency in Europe.
Top countries in Total European Conger Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 3,770 | 2023 | -2.13% | -2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,850 | 2023 | +0.74% | -6.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 1,010 | 2023 | +29.41% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 130.03 | 2023 | -2.8% | -2.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 100.3 | 2023 | -31.16% | -10.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 33.3 | 2023 | -2.92% | -1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 32.63 | 2023 | -5.97% | -2.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 10.99 | 2023 | +0.83% | +15.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.44 | 2023 | +120% | +1.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.29 | 2023 | +123.94% | +7.71% | View data |
