In 2023, France led European Fresh Surmullet production with 30.36 metric tons, representing the highest output. The Netherlands followed closely with 26.84 metric tons, experiencing a significant growth of 15.43% year-on-year. Italy and Greece reported declines of 10.66% and 3.52%, respectively. Spain's production saw a modest increase of 2.75%, while Belgium experienced a robust growth of 11.1%. Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Cyprus witnessed reductions, with Portugal dropping by 3.58%, the UK by 5.54%, and Cyprus by 11.11%. Noteworthy, Denmark and Slovenia noted remarkable increases of 120.39% and 49.27%, respectively.
Future trends to observe include the sustained growth in the Netherlands and Denmark, driven by active investment in capture fisheries. The negative growth in Italy and Greece may shift if efforts to rejuvenate local fisheries prove successful. Enhanced efficiency and technological use remain pivotal for countries like Belgium to maintain growth, while potential post-Brexit trade adjustments could impact the United Kingdom's production.
Top countries in Fresh Surmullet Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30.36 | 2023 | -11.46% | +5.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 26.84 | 2023 | +6.19% | +15.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.75 | 2023 | -13.72% | -10.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 14.91 | 2023 | +0.00095% | -3.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.7 | 2023 | -3.25% | +2.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1.99 | 2023 | +15.95% | +11.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.6 | 2023 | +0.6% | -3.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1.2 | 2023 | -8.33% | -5.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.57 | 2023 | +13.31% | +10.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.22 | 2023 | +36.71% | -11.11% | View data |
