In 2023, the leading producer of European Whole Fresh European Seabass for human consumption was France, contributing significantly more than half the total production. This was followed by Spain, Portugal, and Greece, each showing positive growth trends. The United Kingdom experienced a notable decline, while both the Netherlands and Croatia exhibited strong year-on-year growth. Smaller producers such as Malta led in growth percentage, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to watch include Spain and the Netherlands' continued expansion, which may challenge France's dominance. Additionally, improvements in sustainable fishing practices could affect production metrics in the coming years, especially in countries with smaller but rapidly growing outputs.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 49.56 | 2023 | -7.17% | -2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.24 | 2023 | +2.95% | +7.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 9.71 | 2023 | +21.56% | +3.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 7.64 | 2023 | -7.99% | +4.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.63 | 2023 | -7.67% | -6.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.23 | 2023 | -0.95% | +9.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.5 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.059% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.58 | 2023 | +0.28% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.3 | 2023 | +1% | +8.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.088 | 2023 | +135.7% | +6.58% | View data |
