The recent data on European fresh sardine production in capture fisheries reveals notable trends. In 2023, Croatia led production with 40.85 thousand metric tons but experienced a slight decline of 2.46%. Spain and Portugal followed, with Spain seeing a minor rise and Portugal achieving significant growth of 19.37%. The Netherlands showed exceptional surge with an increase of over 185%. Conversely, countries like Italy and Greece recorded decreases, with Italy plummeting by 14.18% and Greece by 10.19%.
Future trends to watch include continued volatility due to environmental factors and regulatory changes. The potential for technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices and increased consumer demand for sustainable seafood could further influence production levels across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 40,850 | 2023 | +4.21% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 27,540 | 2023 | -3.77% | +0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 23,500 | 2023 | -3.1% | +19.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 23,290 | 2023 | -5.14% | -1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 12,160 | 2023 | -6.6% | -14.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8,560 | 2023 | +3.51% | +1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 7,250 | 2023 | -6.68% | -10.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 6,330 | 2023 | +38.39% | +185.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 37.72 | 2023 | +107510% | +53.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 4.22 | 2022 | +83.11% | View data |
