In 2023, France led European whole fresh thornback ray production with 1.56 thousand metric tons, slightly above Portugal's 0.91 thousand metric tons. Spain and Italy followed, while Denmark showed remarkable growth with a 242.34% increase. Belgium, Ireland, and the United Kingdom also experienced significant growth, while Italy saw a decline of 11.79%. Lesser quantities were noted for Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia. Over the last five years, there has been notable variation, reflecting fluctuating catch levels and market demands.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes in fishing policies, environmental impacts on fish populations, and technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices. Continued growth in consumption and export opportunities may also drive increases in capture fisheries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Thornback Ray Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,560 | 2023 | +4.33% | +1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 906.09 | 2023 | +3.84% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 826.93 | 2023 | -14.87% | +14.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 507.3 | 2023 | +64.49% | -11.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 437.7 | 2023 | -19.35% | +5.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 377.12 | 2022 | +126.02% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 301.74 | 2023 | +3.86% | +13.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 227.61 | 2023 | -7.96% | +10.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 47.02 | 2023 | +42.92% | +242.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 15.98 | 2023 | -5.13% | +4.81% | View data |
