In 2023, Spain dominated Europe's total production of tunas, bonitos, and billfishes for human consumption, holding a value share of 82.52%. This was followed by Italy at 8.53% and France at 6.27%. From 2022 to 2023, Norway experienced the most significant year-on-year value increase by 39.44%, while the Netherlands and Slovenia saw reductions of 13.73% and 12.99%, respectively. Portugal and Cyprus also faced declines, while Croatia showed marked growth of 6.29%. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate highlighted Spain and France's consistent trends.
Future trends to watch include greater market shares by northern European countries such as Norway due to technological advancements and sustainable practices. Additionally, adaptation and policies regarding overfishing and climate change will likely shape the industry further, potentially altering production distributions across Europe.
Top countries in Total Tunas, Bonitos and Billfishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 82.52 | 2023 | -3.12% | +5.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 8.53 | 2023 | +3.81% | +3.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6.27 | 2023 | +3.7% | +5.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2.89 | 2023 | +9.71% | -1.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 1.45 | 2023 | +2.22% | -0.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 0.55 | 2022 | +10.91% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.16 | 2023 | -21.09% | +6.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.15 | 2023 | +5.23% | -2.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.07 | 2023 | +5.07% | +39.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.007 | 2023 | -24.46% | -13.73% | View data |
