In 2023, the Netherlands led European Atlantic horse mackerel production with 35.65 thousand metric tons, showing a slight decline of 1.38%. Spain and Portugal followed, with production of 28.64 and 17.25 thousand metric tons, respectively. Spain’s production saw minimal change at 0.015%, while Portugal increased by 1.52%. Notably, Norway experienced a significant decrease of 19.97%, and Italy and France also saw considerable reductions at 14.65% and 22.68%, respectively. Denmark, Croatia, Malta, Sweden, and Slovenia contributed minimally, with Slovenia showing a small increase of 6.46%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in capture fisheries driven by regulatory changes, climate impacts on fish populations, and technological advancements in fishing practices. Emerging sustainability practices might also influence production distribution among European countries.
Top countries in Total Atlantic Horse Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 35,650 | 2023 | +10.48% | -1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 28,640 | 2023 | +14.04% | +0.015% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 17,250 | 2023 | -2.55% | +1.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 3,460 | 2023 | -20.34% | -19.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,200 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Italy | 899.3 | 2023 | -12.72% | -14.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 825.85 | 2023 | -67.11% | -22.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 271.6 | 2022 | -1.02% | -30.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 41.13 | 2023 | -3.9% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 8.25 | 2023 | +28.67% | -0.68% | View data |
