In 2023, Spain led European fresh swordfish production with 4.13 thousand metric tons, but experienced a decline of 1.13%. Italy and France saw substantial growth, with increases of 4.16% and 6.79%, respectively. Portugal showed notable performance, up by 7.92%. Malta and Greece showed marginal production, both with slight decreases. Croatia and Cyprus also maintained low production, with Croatia rising by 5.18% and Cyprus slightly decling 2.07%. Meanwhile, the UK and Slovenia produced negligible amounts, although the UK's production grew by 11.7%.
Future trends to watch include advancements in sustainable fishing practices and regulations aimed at preserving swordfish stocks, which may impact production volumes across Europe. Additionally, potential shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable seafood could further influence production strategies.
Top countries in Fresh Swordfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,130 | 2023 | +52.31% | -1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,180 | 2023 | +4.91% | +4.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,010 | 2023 | +15.07% | +6.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 894.15 | 2023 | +14.25% | +7.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 380.48 | 2022 | -2.6% | +1.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 326.01 | 2023 | -12.1% | -2.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 36.17 | 2023 | -6.29% | +5.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 32.75 | 2023 | +107.55% | -2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.057 | 2023 | +3.81% | +11.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.003 | 2021 | View data |
