The forecasted data for 2024 shows Portugal leading in European bluefish production value with 8.81, closely followed by Cyprus at 8.8. Both countries show robust potential in capture fisheries. Slovenia and Greece exhibit moderate performance with values around 7.35 to 7.72. Meanwhile, France, Italy, and Romania display stable, albeit moderate figures ranging from 5.32 to 7.21. Spain and Croatia have lower contributions with values at 3.46 and 2.8, respectively. The Netherlands and Bulgaria represent the lower end with values below 3. Significant year-on-year variations were noted in 2023, particularly in Slovenia and Portugal.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Cyprus and Portugal driven by sustainable fishing practices.
- Italy and Greece's efforts to reverse negative variations through innovative techniques.
- Emerging policies in the EU aiming to boost capture fishery outputs could impact overall production.
- Climate change effects on fishery ecosystems impacting long-term production sustainability.
Top countries in Total Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 8,810 | 2023 | +6.46% | +5.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 8,800 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 7,720 | 2023 | +17.74% | +7.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 7,350 | 2023 | -1.29% | -1.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7,210 | 2023 | +3.71% | +1.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5,620 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5,320 | 2023 | -1.54% | -2.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 4,600 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3,460 | 2023 | -3.88% | +1.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2,800 | 2023 | +5.39% | +2.4% | View data |
