In 2024, Croatia led European whole fresh sardine production for human consumption at 40.85 thousand metric tons despite a 2.46% decline from 2023. Spain and France followed with 28.47 and 23.74 thousand metric tons, recording changes of +1.61% and -1.31%, respectively. Portugal’s production rose significantly by 19.37% to 23.5 thousand metric tons. Italy and Greece experienced declines of 14.18% and 10.19%, dropping to 12.16 and 7.25 thousand metric tons, respectively. The Netherlands saw a notable surge of 185.54%, while Malta increased substantially by 53.67%. In contrast, Cyprus saw a sharp decline of 17.25%.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Portugal driven by increased demand and fishing efficiency. Also, monitor whether the Netherlands' sharp increase in production is sustainable or subject to fluctuation. The focus may shift increasingly toward sustainability and regulatory impacts on sardine fisheries throughout Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 40,850 | 2023 | +4.21% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 28,470 | 2023 | -0.52% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 23,740 | 2023 | -3.31% | -1.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 23,500 | 2023 | -3.1% | +19.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 12,160 | 2023 | -6.6% | -14.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8,560 | 2023 | +3.51% | +1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 7,250 | 2023 | -6.68% | -10.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 6,330 | 2023 | +38.39% | +185.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 37.66 | 2023 | +107510% | +53.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 4.22 | 2022 | +83.11% | View data |
