In 2023, Cyprus led European fresh monkfish production in capture fisheries with a value of 9.59 thousand euros per metric ton, a substantial year-on-year increase of 13.92%. Spain and Italy followed with values of 7.42 and 7.0 respectively, indicating Spain’s modest growth of 2.34%. Croatia's production stood at 6.49, growing by 1.32%. France and Greece had lower values of 5.62 and 4.41, with France experiencing a marginal increase of 0.43% and Greece a rise of 3.37%. Iceland, at 3.23, saw a slight decline of 0.31%, indicative of its reduced competitiveness.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The effect of environmental policies on fishery practices and market dynamics in Europe.
- The potential impact of climate change on monkfish habitats and subsequent supply.
- Technological advancements in capture fisheries that could alter production efficiencies.
Top countries in Fresh Monkfishes Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cyprus | 9,590 | 2023 | -2.45% | +13.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 7,420 | 2023 | +26.79% | +2.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 7,000 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 6,490 | 2023 | -16.44% | +1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5,620 | 2023 | -0.66% | +0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 4,410 | 2023 | -0.53% | +3.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 3,230 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.31% | View data |
