In 2023, Spain led European anchovy production with 42.59 thousand metric tons, followed by Italy and Greece. Notably, Spain and Italy experienced declines of 6.47% and 7.73% respectively, while Portugal saw a similar trend with a decrease of 7.83%. Conversely, Bulgaria’s production surged by 134.4%, indicating significant growth, whereas Slovenia saw a complete cessation of production. France experienced a substantial reduction of 37.33% in 2023.
Future trends to watch include the potential stabilization of declines in key producers like Spain and Italy, alongside continued growth in Bulgaria. Emerging strategies might focus on diversifying fishing practices and ensuring sustainable yields amid fluctuating demand and environmental factors.
Top countries in Total European Anchovy Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 42,590 | 2023 | -3.1% | -6.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24,290 | 2023 | +0.56% | -7.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 12,530 | 2023 | -2.25% | -1.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 9,510 | 2023 | -31.66% | -6.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 5,360 | 2023 | +54.34% | -7.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 422.09 | 2023 | +3.23% | -1.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 414.61 | 2023 | -64.13% | -37.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 336.61 | 2023 | +120.3% | +134.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 242.18 | 2023 | +295.26% | +54.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 232.45 | 2021 | View data |
