The European whole fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras production in capture fisheries for human consumption shows varied performances by country. France remains the largest producer with a small decline of 1.07%. Spain has experienced a notable decrease of 7.51%, while the UK and Belgium showed growth of 4.9% and 4.25% respectively. Iceland and the Netherlands exhibited double-digit increases, whereas Italy faced a significant drop of 10.67%. The standout performers were Romania and Germany with robust increases of 50.58% and 163.39% respectively. Denmark also witnessed a substantial boost, with a 30.3% rise.
Future trends suggest continued volatility in production volumes due to evolving environmental regulations and sustainability practices. Countries like Germany may continue leveraging innovation to achieve growth, while challenge and adaptation in production practices could affect nations like Italy negatively. Monitoring regulatory impacts, sustainability initiatives, and consumer demand will be crucial for stakeholders in the European fisheries industry.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 43.61 | 2023 | +1.38% | -1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.55 | 2023 | -1.58% | -7.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.07 | 2023 | +2.87% | +4.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.95 | 2023 | +0.36% | +4.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 6.64 | 2023 | -9.12% | -2.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.75 | 2023 | +12.64% | -10.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 3.31 | 2023 | +3.34% | +11.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.85 | 2023 | +0.74% | +10.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2 | 2023 | +371.19% | -8.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.73 | 2023 | -4.8% | -4.32% | View data |
