The leading producers of European Fresh Blue Whiting Poutassou in capture fisheries for human consumption, as of 2023, were Spain at 24.46 thousand metric tons and Norway at 22.77 thousand metric tons. This diverse sector showed Spain's production stable with a slight increase of 0.22%, while Norway's output surged by 80.81%. Other significant contributors included France and Iceland, with varied production trends indicated by a slight decline in France and a notable 33.01% increase in Iceland. Portugal also saw a moderate increase of 3.72%, whereas Greece and Italy experienced declines, with Greece decreasing by 14.76% and Italy by 15.42%.
Looking forward, trends to monitor include possible stabilization or further growth in Norwegian capacities, and whether Spain will maintain its leading position. Increasing demand, coupled with environmental limitations, may impact fishing quotas and technological advancements in sustainability would significantly influence future production capacities across these key countries.
Top countries in Fresh Blue Whiting Poutassou Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 24,460 | 2023 | -2.41% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 22,770 | 2023 | -40.45% | +80.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6,150 | 2023 | +26.51% | -1.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 4,780 | 2023 | +3.77% | +33.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1,780 | 2023 | -8.77% | +3.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 489.72 | 2023 | +0.099% | -14.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 297.77 | 2023 | +6.87% | +13.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 83.7 | 2023 | -31.74% | -15.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 51.8 | 2022 | -99.13% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 9.57 | 2023 | -23.44% | -20% | View data |
