In 2023, Croatia led European sardine production in capture fisheries with a volume of 40.85 thousand metric tons. Spain and Portugal followed, with Spain showing a modest year-on-year increase of 0.5% and Portugal experiencing a significant growth of 19.86%. France and the Netherlands saw slight declines, while Italy's production dropped sharply by 14.18% and Greece by 10.19%. Smaller producers like Malta and Norway achieved remarkable year-on-year growth, with Norway increasing by 110.57%.
Looking towards the future, potential trends include technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices, potential shifts in regulations due to environmental concerns, and changes in consumer demand influenced by health trends. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding future dynamics in the European sardine market.
Top countries in Total Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 40,850 | 2023 | +4.21% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 26,960 | 2023 | -5.81% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 24,190 | 2023 | -2.09% | +19.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 23,640 | 2023 | -5.33% | -1.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 19,310 | 2023 | +6.31% | -0.025% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 12,160 | 2023 | -6.6% | -14.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 8,490 | 2023 | +3.27% | +0.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 7,250 | 2023 | -6.68% | -10.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3,150 | 2022 | +1070% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 37.72 | 2023 | +107510% | +53.67% | View data |
