In 2023, Greece led European fresh red mullet production in capture fisheries with a significant share of 35.64%, followed by Italy at 31.64%. Spain and France captured 25.02% and 3.65% respectively. Other contributors included Croatia (2.65%), Bulgaria (1%), Cyprus (0.51%), Ireland (0.21%), and lesser players like Romania, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.
Notable year-on-year changes observed in 2023 included a slight increase in Greece (3.08%) and Spain (2.89%), and a substantial growth in the Netherlands (157.79%). Meanwhile, Italy saw a decrease (-17.71%), alongside declines in Croatia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Portugal, and Slovenia.
Future trends to watch:
- Possible continued growth in Greece's dominance due to consistent trends.
- Italy must address declining trends to maintain a competitive edge.
- Potential for Spain and France to increase their share if trends continue upwards.
Top countries in Fresh Red Mullet Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 35.64 | 2023 | +1.96% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 31.64 | 2023 | -17.24% | -17.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 25.02 | 2023 | -0.39% | +2.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3.65 | 2023 | +7.76% | +9.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 2.65 | 2023 | -18.41% | -8.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1 | 2023 | +79.04% | -9.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 0.51 | 2023 | -1.71% | -0.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.21 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.16 | 2022 | -8.53% | +64.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.13 | 2021 | +299.27% | View data |
