In 2023, Greece led European Whole Fresh Atlantic Bonito production for human consumption, with 719.39 metric tons, followed by Spain and Italy. These nations saw declines of 9.85%, 8.96%, and 7.48% respectively in their production volumes compared to the previous year. Portugal experienced a slight growth of 1.22%. France, Croatia, and Bulgaria also experienced declines, with France showing an 11.09% decrease. Malta had minor growth at 0.76%, while Cyprus, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom saw substantial declines, particularly Cyprus with a 43.8% decrease.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production due to climate change impacts on fish stocks, evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, and regulatory changes across the European Union. Additionally, advancements in fishing technology and methods could alter capture efficiencies and outputs in coming years.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Bonito Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 719.39 | 2023 | -32.31% | -9.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 537.13 | 2023 | -38.3% | -8.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 410.1 | 2023 | -14.51% | -7.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 249.01 | 2023 | +91.4% | +1.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 108.41 | 2023 | +0.83% | -11.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 22.27 | 2023 | +23.04% | -4.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 19.76 | 2023 | -55.92% | -2.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 1.92 | 2023 | -20.53% | +0.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.23 | 2023 | -25% | -14.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.2 | 2023 | +1910% | -43.8% | View data |
