In 2023, France led European total spotted ray production in capture fisheries for human consumption, significantly outpacing the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Notably, France faced a year-on-year decrease of 15.16%, while Italy exhibited a substantial growth of 23.45%. Spain also saw a notable rise of 10.12% in production value. The overall landscape depicted stable but varied dynamics across countries, with some like the United Kingdom experiencing moderate increases and others, such as the Netherlands and Portugal, confronting declines.
Future trends to watch include the impact of changing environmental regulations and market demand shifts on ray fisheries. Additionally, sustainability initiatives and technological advancements in fishing practices are expected to influence production outcomes and the competitive positioning of key producing countries within Europe.
Top countries in Total Spotted Ray Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,077,100 | 2023 | +6.45% | -15.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 283,530 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 231,880 | 2023 | -21.94% | -5.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 149,940 | 2023 | -23.88% | -5.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 145,810 | 2023 | -22.83% | +10.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 74,100 | 2022 | -4.38% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 72,260 | 2023 | -14.73% | +23.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 8,720 | 2022 | -9.21% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3,160 | 2022 | +14.46% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 256.02 | 2022 | +12.97% | -33.39% | View data |
