In 2023, France led European seabass capture fisheries for human consumption, valued at €30.837 million, despite a 3.18% decline. Spain followed with €8.9411 million, growing 3.73%. Portugal, the UK, and Italy displayed mixed growth, while Greece, Belgium, and the Netherlands experienced notable increases, especially the Netherlands at 9.71%. Smaller markets like Cyprus and Malta showed double-digit growth, while Sweden had a sharp decline.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in underdeveloped markets, driven by sustainability and technological advances. Environmental challenges and regulatory changes could impact production dynamics significantly across Europe. Harmonization of regulations may also open new avenues for growth.
Top countries in Total European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30,837,000 | 2023 | -19.55% | -3.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 8,941,100 | 2023 | -0.46% | +3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5,411,000 | 2023 | +9.84% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,254,000 | 2023 | -3.13% | -2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3,892,100 | 2023 | +4.25% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,172,500 | 2023 | +2.66% | +9.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,949,800 | 2023 | -6.08% | +4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,001,700 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 148,740 | 2023 | -1.32% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 58,730 | 2023 | -7.48% | +1.15% | View data |
