In 2023, France emerged as the leading producer of whole fresh black seabream in European capture fisheries with 1.68 thousand metric tons, albeit with an 8.41% decrease from the previous year. Spain and Portugal followed, producing 0.27211 and 0.14788 thousand metric tons, with Spain experiencing an 8.7% decline while Portugal saw a 2.52% increase. The Netherlands, with 0.12699 thousand metric tons, grew by 6.25%. Meanwhile, Greece and Italy saw production declines of 5.27% and 8.73%, producing 0.10623 and 0.0663 thousand metric tons, respectively. Other countries' production remained minimal relative to leaders, with Croatia and Belgium undergoing slight growth and decline, respectively.
Regarding future trends, it is essential to monitor sustainable fishing practices and regulatory changes that could affect production levels in leading producer countries like France and Spain. Additionally, innovation in farming technology and the adoption of eco-friendly practices could influence outputs and market dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Black Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,680 | 2023 | -9.46% | -8.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 272.11 | 2023 | +1.53% | -8.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 147.88 | 2023 | +33.47% | +2.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 126.99 | 2023 | +24.23% | +6.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 106.23 | 2023 | +11.02% | -5.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 66.3 | 2023 | -13.56% | -8.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 7.51 | 2023 | -10.59% | +4.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 6.2 | 2023 | -3.13% | -12.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.36 | 2023 | -59.45% | -4.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.23 | 2023 | -51.04% | -0.63% | View data |
