In 2023, France leads European fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras production with 13.44 thousand metric tons, a slight decrease of 0.74% year-on-year. The United Kingdom and Iceland show notable increases of 0.52% and 8.09%, respectively. Spain and Italy both saw significant declines, each at around 10.67%. Emerging players include Belgium and Croatia, with year-on-year increases of 4.02% and 7.03%. Despite minor contributions, Germany and Romania experienced substantial growth of 132.92% and 50.58%, respectively.
Future trends may focus on sustainable practices due to environmental concerns, with potential shifts towards aquaculture to meet demand while preserving marine ecosystems. Economic conditions and regulatory policies will likely influence production outputs as well. Monitoring these elements will be crucial for forecasting changes in fish capture industries.
Top countries in Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 13,440 | 2023 | +1.07% | -0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 5,410 | 2023 | -0.49% | +0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,150 | 2023 | -13.85% | -10.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 1,920 | 2023 | -2.41% | +4.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1,840 | 2023 | -13.48% | -4.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,270 | 2023 | +12.64% | -10.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 944.48 | 2023 | -2.69% | +8.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 929.43 | 2023 | -3.6% | +6.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 462.95 | 2023 | -4.8% | -4.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 288.38 | 2023 | +5.47% | -23.61% | View data |
