In 2023, Slovenia led European Fresh Smooth-hounds production in capture fisheries for human consumption, with a value of 15.28 thousand euros per metric ton. Following Slovenia were Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, and the Netherlands, in descending order. Slovenia, Portugal, and Spain showed prominent year-on-year growth rates of 3.55%, 3.48%, and 3.09%, respectively. Greece and France also experienced growth, albeit more moderate at 0.81% and 0.44%. Over the past five years, Slovenia demonstrated the highest CAGR, indicating a strong upward trend in production value.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential for increased production value in Slovenia, Portugal, and Spain, continuing their strong growth trajectories.
- Emerging strategies in sustainable fisheries management could influence production capacities across Europe.
- Economic and regulatory conditions in the EU may affect market dynamics and production efficiencies.
Top countries in Fresh Smooth-hounds Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 15,280 | 2023 | +4.86% | +3.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 7,300 | 2022 | +16.07% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5,660 | 2023 | -0.75% | +3.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 4,920 | 2023 | +6.78% | +3.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3,090 | 2023 | -0.62% | +0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,360 | 2023 | -0.5% | +0.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 500 | 2022 | +0.07% | View data |
