In 2023, France dominated the European Black Seabream production for human consumption at 69.66 metric tons, despite a 9.18% decrease from the previous year. Spain followed with 11.26 metric tons, experiencing a 9.45% decline. The Netherlands showed growth with a 6.23% increase to 8.15 metric tons. Portugal slightly increased by 2.21%, standing at 6.43 metric tons. Greece and Italy faced declines of 5.37% and 8.73%, respectively. Smaller producers, including Croatia, showed moderate increases, whereas Belgium, Malta, and Cyprus demonstrated declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Monitoring the sustainability and regulatory impact on Black Seabream capture frequency.
- The potential for technological advancements in capture methodologies that could affect production scales.
- Changing consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, which may influence national production dynamics.
- Improvements in alternative aquaculture sources of Black Seabream impacting market supply.
Top countries in Total Black Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 69.66 | 2023 | -13.17% | -9.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.26 | 2023 | -2.58% | -9.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.15 | 2023 | -4.56% | +6.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 6.43 | 2023 | +34.31% | +2.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 4.58 | 2023 | +10.47% | -5.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2.86 | 2023 | -13.56% | -8.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.32 | 2023 | -10.59% | +4.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.27 | 2023 | -3.13% | -12.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.016 | 2023 | -59.45% | -4.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 0.015 | 2022 | +2380% | View data |
