The European fresh Greater Forkbeard production primarily thrives in Spain, which recorded the highest volume at 959.46 metric tons, albeit with a slight 2.54% decrease in 2023. Italy and France follow, with notable but smaller volumes, where Italy remained stable, and France experienced a 3.3% decline. Denmark and Norway showed positive growth trends of 11.76% and 3.14%, respectively. Conversely, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Malta, and Sweden faced significant contractions, with Portugal's production seeing a 15.05% drop. The fluctuations highlight differing fortunes across countries in 2023 and suggest varying levels of resilience and market dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in Portugal by addressing the causes of their decline.
- Denmark's strategies to sustain its growth momentum.
- Efforts by the United Kingdom and Malta to reverse their downtrends and regain market presence.
- Exploration of ecological and sustainable practices to adapt to regulatory changes and consumer demands.
- Adaptation to climate impacts affecting marine stocks and capture yields.
Top countries in Fresh Greater Forkbeard Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 959.46 | 2023 | -7.63% | -2.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 268.2 | 2023 | -5.86% | -0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 129.48 | 2023 | -15.89% | -3.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 100.28 | 2022 | +76.88% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 62.41 | 2023 | +41.84% | +11.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 34.08 | 2023 | +131.51% | +3.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 10.35 | 2023 | +20.35% | -15.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.25 | 2023 | -7.53% | -10.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.36 | 2023 | -73.11% | -22.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.095 | 2023 | +703.39% | -17.56% | View data |
