In 2023, Spain led European whole fresh albacore production in capture fisheries with 16.02 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 0.22% from the previous year. France increased its production by 2.75%, reaching 6.61 thousand metric tons. Italy saw a 1.76% increase, totaling 1.14 thousand metric tons. Portugal experienced a significant rise of 10.75% to 0.82 thousand metric tons. In contrast, Cyprus and Malta faced declines of 6.45% and 4.19%, respectively. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals a mixed picture, with growth in some countries and declines in others.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations, advances in sustainable fishing practices, and potential shifts in market demand and pricing, which could influence production volumes and country rankings.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Albacore Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 16,020 | 2023 | -10.02% | -0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 6,610 | 2023 | -10.09% | +2.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,140 | 2023 | -1.24% | +1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 824.72 | 2023 | +214.06% | +10.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 705.98 | 2022 | +14680% | +106.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 446 | 2023 | +0.23% | -6.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 83.65 | 2023 | +67.71% | -4.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 35.46 | 2022 | -16.38% | -20.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.3 | 2022 | -30.48% | -30.11% | View data |
