In 2023, Italy dominated European fresh Mediterranean spearfish capture fisheries production with a value of 568.64 thousand Euros, while Spain, Malta, Cyprus, and Croatia contributed significantly less. Spain and Malta experienced moderate year-on-year increases of 7.9% and 11.92% respectively. Cyprus showed a substantial surge of 38.98%, and Croatia had an impressive growth of 75.52%. Over the past five years, the European spearfish market demonstrated significant variability, affected by changes in market demand and geopolitical factors.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sustainability initiatives influencing spearfish production quotas.
- Technological advancements enhancing fishing efficiency.
- Fluctuations in consumer demand and its impact on production volume.
- Potential effects of climate change on spearfish habitats.
Top countries in Fresh Mediterranean Spearfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 568,640 | 2023 | -18.3% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11,600 | 2023 | +5.92% | +7.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Malta | 10,580 | 2023 | +28.84% | +11.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 2,550 | 2023 | +446.62% | +38.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 1,190 | 2023 | -30.56% | +75.52% | View data |
