In 2023, Spain led the European whole fresh purple dye murex production in capture fisheries for human consumption with a value of 17.51 thousand euros per metric ton, followed by Portugal at 16.03, France at 7.97, Slovenia at 4.42, and Italy at 2.61. Over the year, Spain experienced a significant growth of 12.77% while Slovenia saw a dramatic increase of 29.28%. Portugal and France registered declines of 1.27% and 2.27% respectively. Italy saw a moderate growth of 9.06%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential growth in Spain and Slovenia based on their previous year’s performance.
- A need to monitor Portugal and France for possible declines.
- Opportunities in promoting murex sustainability and expanding market reach in lesser-developed regions may impact production volumes and values.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Purple Dye Murex Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 17,510 | 2023 | +13.59% | +12.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 16,030 | 2023 | -1.34% | -1.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7,970 | 2023 | -5.97% | -2.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 4,420 | 2023 | -41.88% | +29.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,610 | 2023 | -6.77% | +9.06% | View data |
