The European fresh squid production in capture fisheries showed diverse trends among various countries in the past year. In 2023, the Netherlands led with notable growth at 18.65%, followed by Portugal with a 12.02% increase. Conversely, Spain and Greece experienced declines in production, with reductions of 7.57% and 5.36%, respectively. Italy suffered a significant decline with a -23.62% change. Smaller producers like Croatia and Cyprus saw moderate increases of 8.18% and 9.27%, respectively, while Sweden recorded a substantial rise of 31.45%, despite its small base.
Looking ahead, monitoring technological advancements in squid fishing and sustainable fishing practices will be critical to understanding future trends. Environmental regulations, market demand fluctuations, and climate change impacts are also significant factors that could shape production dynamics across these European countries. With these considerations, producers may adjust strategies to optimize catch rates and meet growing ecological and market expectations.
Top countries in Fresh European Squid Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 2,450 | 2023 | +0.54% | +18.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,060 | 2023 | -1.33% | -7.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 690.49 | 2023 | -0.089% | +12.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 573.51 | 2023 | -0.43% | -5.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 343.3 | 2023 | -22.51% | -23.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 101.47 | 2023 | -24.09% | +8.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 10.7 | 2023 | +3.52% | +9.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 10.27 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 8.7 | 2023 | -2.3% | +0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.67 | 2023 | +172.55% | +31.45% | View data |
