In 2023, Spain led the European value-added fishing and aquaculture sector with a significant share, followed by France, Italy, and Greece. Notably, Italy experienced a substantial decline of 5.08% compared to the previous year, while Germany also saw a marked decrease of 8.59%. In contrast, Austria showed the highest positive change, growing by 3.66%, indicating potential areas of growth or stability within these countries. The sector saw varied performance across Europe with several countries maintaining or slightly improving their positions.
Future trends suggest monitoring technology adoption and sustainability initiatives which could significantly impact production efficiency and compliance with environmental standards. Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable aquaculture will likely influence value generation in forthcoming years.
Top countries in Value Added of Fishing and Aquaculture Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 33.99 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.06 | 2023 | +0.71% | +2.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.24 | 2023 | -3.9% | -5.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 12.26 | 2023 | -0.084% | -0.081% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.77 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 3.65 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 3.61 | 2023 | -2.29% | -8.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 2.72 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.95 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.91 | 2023 | +2.36% | +1.5% | View data |
