In 2023, Spain led the European market in the production of fresh tunas, bonitos, and billfishes with a value of 163.14 million euros, reflecting a 3.74% increase. Italy and France followed, with respective values of 78.61 and 57.143 million euros, and growth rates of 3.15% and 5.37%. Portugal and Greece experienced slight declines in production value. Notably, Norway posted a significant surge with a 43.52% increase. Areas such as Croatia saw a notable rise of 6.29%, whereas Cyprus faced a decline of 2.7%. Slovenia registered the steepest drop at 12.99%.
Future trends to watch include Spain’s potential market consolidation and Norway’s rising influence due to its remarkable increase in capture production. Italy and France may continue to strengthen their positions in response to seafood demands. Environmental policies, sustainable fishing practices, and climate impacts remain crucial factors influencing production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Tunas, Bonitos and Billfishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 163,140,000 | 2023 | -1.42% | +3.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 78,610,000 | 2023 | +4.11% | +3.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 57,143,000 | 2023 | +4.47% | +5.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 25,627,000 | 2023 | +11.17% | -1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 13,332,000 | 2023 | +2.23% | -0.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 5,066,700 | 2022 | +10.91% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 1,435,500 | 2023 | -21.09% | +6.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 1,346,100 | 2023 | +5.23% | -2.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 602,850 | 2023 | +5.4% | +43.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 55,910 | 2023 | -27.81% | +2.55% | View data |
