In 2023, Bulgaria led European fresh bluefish production at 398 metric tons, growing by 8.84% from the previous year. Italy followed with 299.9 metric tons, experiencing a significant 23.27% increase. Spain's production slightly decreased by 0.32% to 229.2 metric tons, and Greece saw a moderate increase of 4.12%, reaching 199.03 metric tons. Other notable contributors were Romania (31.69 metric tons), Portugal (18.42 metric tons), and Croatia (9.41 metric tons), with decreases of 2.59% and 2.96%, respectively. France increased by 19.3% to 5.8 metric tons, Slovenia by 7.01% at 0.84 metric tons, while Malta and Cyprus showed minimal production.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential growth in Italy and France, driven by increasing demand and favorable conditions.
- Fluctuations in Spain and Greece due to environmental and regulatory changes.
- Considerable uncertainty in smaller producers like Romania and Croatia, impacting overall production dynamics in Europe.
- An emerging focus on sustainable practices could further influence production methods and output.
Top countries in Fresh Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 398.17 | 2023 | -22.42% | +8.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 299.9 | 2023 | +8.58% | +23.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 229.2 | 2023 | +0.75% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 199.03 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 31.69 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 18.42 | 2023 | +8.99% | -2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 9.41 | 2023 | -26.47% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 5.8 | 2023 | +56.76% | +19.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.84 | 2023 | -29.84% | +7.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.025 | 2021 | +28.99% | View data |
