In 2023, Belgium led European Whole Fresh Sandy Ray production with 154.8 metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands. Notably, Belgium, the UK, and France saw moderate growth rates over the past year. Spain exhibited a significant year-on-year increase of 15.12%, while Portugal faced a slight decline. Italy maintained consistent levels over the past two years.
Future trends worth monitoring include:
- Belgium's potential role in setting sustainable fishing standards.
- The UK and France's market adaptations post-Brexit.
- Spain's capacity to maintain growth amidst regulatory changes.
- Technological advancements influencing lower-volume countries like the Netherlands.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sandy Ray Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 154.8 | 2023 | +9.71% | +2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 78.1 | 2023 | +3.63% | +3.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 36.97 | 2023 | -35.44% | +1.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11.95 | 2023 | -3.24% | +15.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 8.26 | 2023 | -29.38% | -1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.6 | 2023 | +220% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.015 | 2021 | View data |
