In 2023, Spain led Europe in whole fresh squids, cuttlefishes, and octopuses production with a value of €119.54 million, closely followed by France (€108.34 million) and Italy (€106.55 million). The United Kingdom, showing a 3.9% year-on-year increase, recorded €40.712 million, while Greece saw a slight decline. Notably, the Netherlands achieved a significant 10.88% increase, whereas Italy experienced a sharp 9.37% decrease. Small producers like Iceland had an impressive growth boost of 58.01%, albeit from a low base, highlighting volatility.
Future trends to watch include:
- Spain’s continued leadership, supported by stable or increasing production values.
- The recovery potential of Italy and Greece if strategic policies are implemented.
- Persistent growth prospects for the Netherlands and countries with substantial increases like Iceland and Norway.
- Impact of climate change and EU regulations on capture fisheries, potentially altering production dynamics.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Squids, Cuttlefishes, Octopuses Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 119,540,000 | 2023 | +5.8% | +2.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 108,340,000 | 2023 | -17.27% | +4.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 106,550,000 | 2023 | +4.88% | -9.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 54,534,000 | 2023 | -17.87% | +1.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 40,712,000 | 2023 | +3.23% | +3.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 40,130,000 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 20,121,000 | 2023 | -27.29% | +10.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5,956,500 | 2023 | -35.06% | +5.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 4,074,100 | 2023 | -12.68% | +3.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 926,810 | 2023 | +18.53% | +10.73% | View data |
