The European fresh sardine production for human consumption in 2023 highlighted Croatia as the leading producer with 27.67 metric tons, despite a 2.46% decrease from the previous year. Spain and Portugal followed, with Portugal experiencing a significant growth rate of 19.37%. Noteworthy is the Netherlands, which had an exceptional surge with a 185.54% increase, albeit starting from a lower baseline. Conversely, Italy and Greece witnessed declines of 14.18% and 10.19%, respectively, indicating varied national performances.
Looking ahead, factors to watch include climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, sustainability practices, and EU fishing policies, which are poised to influence production volumes and national shares in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 27.67 | 2023 | +4.21% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 18.66 | 2023 | -3.77% | +0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 15.92 | 2023 | -3.1% | +19.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 15.78 | 2023 | -5.14% | -1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.24 | 2023 | -6.6% | -14.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.8 | 2023 | +3.51% | +1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.91 | 2023 | -6.68% | -10.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.29 | 2023 | +38.39% | +185.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.026 | 2023 | +107510% | +53.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.003 | 2022 | +83.11% | View data |
