The European whole fresh thornback ray production in capture fisheries during 2023 reveals France to be a leader with significant production volume. Other noteworthy contributors include Portugal, Spain, and Ireland. Observing trends from year-on-year variations, Ireland showcases a substantial increase of 101.46%, while Denmark experienced the most pronounced surge at 242.34%. Notably, Italy encountered a decline of 11.79%, contrasting with steady growth in Belgium, the UK, and the Netherlands.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increased contributions from Ireland and Denmark, following recent expansion trends.
- Monitoring Italy’s production strategies to identify causes behind its production decrease.
- The impact of environmental and regulatory changes on capture fisheries across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Thornback Ray Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30.87 | 2023 | +6.15% | +2.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 17.6 | 2023 | +3.74% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16.01 | 2023 | -14.87% | +14.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 10.41 | 2023 | +42.66% | +101.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.82 | 2023 | +64.49% | -11.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 8.53 | 2023 | -18.93% | +5.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7.34 | 2023 | +4.32% | +13.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.41 | 2023 | -7.96% | +10.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.91 | 2023 | +42.92% | +242.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.31 | 2023 | -5.14% | +4.81% | View data |
