In 2023, Spain led the European Total Stony Sea-Urchin Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption, with a market value of 6.7338 million euros. Portugal and France followed, with values of 1.6233 million euros and 1.4289 million euros, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Croatia, with a year-on-year increase of 145.59%. Malta showed a significant rise of 100.9%, while Italy's production remained static, not showing any change. This upward trend is evident in several countries, but it is especially pronounced in Croatia and Malta.
Future trends to watch:
- Technological advancements in harvesting and processing sea-urchins that might streamline operations and increase production efficiency.
- Increasing consumer demand for seafood delicacies like sea-urchins, potentially driving up production and market values, especially in emerging markets.
- Sustainability practices influencing production methods, impacting long-term outputs and marketability across Europe.
Top countries in Total Stony Sea-Urchin Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 6,733,800 | 2023 | -4.09% | +10.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 1,623,300 | 2023 | +24.17% | +51.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,428,900 | 2023 | -10.18% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 559,630 | 2023 | +37.59% | +145.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 202,150 | 2023 | +26850% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 23,820 | 2023 | +28.2% | +100.9% | View data |
