The Netherlands leads in European squid production for human consumption with substantial growth of 17.26% in 2023. Spain, despite its large share, saw an 8.28% decrease. Portugal exhibited solid growth at 11.75%, whereas Greece faced a slight decline of 1.54%. Italy saw a significant reduction of 19.67%. Croatia and Slovenia experienced modest growth rates of 5.01% and 3.58%, respectively. Cyprus showed a notable increase of 11.29%, while Sweden's production spiked by 33.27% despite its small market size. The data suggests fluctuating trends over the past years, with country-specific variations impacting overall trends.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts towards sustainable fishing practices, technological advancements in capture methods, and the impact of climate change on squid populations. Market demand fluctuations and regulatory changes across European nations could also affect production volumes and values in the coming years.
Top countries in Fresh European Squid Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 19,576,000 | 2023 | -13.31% | +17.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14,128,000 | 2023 | -2.77% | -8.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 6,661,900 | 2023 | -4.21% | +11.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6,169,300 | 2023 | -1.5% | -1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5,994,800 | 2023 | -16.47% | -19.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 910,480 | 2023 | -36.52% | +5.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 152,010 | 2023 | +0.77% | +3.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 134,010 | 2023 | +19.99% | +11.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 131,190 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 6,790 | 2023 | +144.8% | +33.27% | View data |