The European production of fresh squids, cuttlefishes, and octopuses for human consumption in the capture fisheries sector is led by Spain, followed by Italy and France. In 2023, Spain saw a growth of 2.21%, while Italy experienced a decline of 9.37%. France had a marginal increase of 0.16%. Portugal showed moderate growth of 1.6%, and Greece experienced a slight decline of 1.61%. Noteworthy is the Netherlands, with a significant increase of 10.99%, while countries like Sweden and Slovenia faced contractions. Although Norway had the highest year-on-year increase at 22.88%, it remains a small contributor overall.
Future trends to watch include the continued strong performance of Spain anchoring the region and potential growth in countries with smaller contributions, such as Norway and the Netherlands. Nevertheless, challenges like overfishing, ecological impacts, and regulatory changes could influence future EU coastal nation output in this sector. Additionally, shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable and alternative seafood could reshape industry dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Fresh Squids, Cuttlefishes, Octopuses Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 120,000,000 | 2023 | +5.4% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 106,550,000 | 2023 | +4.88% | -9.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 87,243,000 | 2023 | -34.15% | +0.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 54,576,000 | 2023 | -17.88% | +1.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 40,130,000 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 21,903,000 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 20,235,000 | 2023 | -27.52% | +10.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 6,088,200 | 2023 | -34.96% | +5.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 4,074,100 | 2023 | -12.68% | +3.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 845,170 | 2023 | +8.85% | +8.71% | View data |
