In 2023, Croatia leads in value of Mediterranean spearfish production for human consumption, with an impressive year-on-year increase of 24.65%. Spain and Italy had similar production values, although Italy experienced zero growth compared to Spain's slight decline. Cyprus and Malta both saw small decreases in production values, at -0.25% and -0.5% respectively. The data reflects a mixed variation over the past two years across these countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential for Croatia to strengthen its leadership due to its recent growth trend.
- Recovery strategies for Spain and effective growth strategies for Italy to boost production.
- Monitoring Cyprus and Malta’s market adjustments to tackle declines.
Top countries in Total Mediterranean Spearfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 7,710 | 2023 | -9.88% | +24.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 6,170 | 2023 | +3.16% | -0.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5,490 | 2023 | -5.34% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 4,990 | 2023 | +43.23% | -0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 3,250 | 2023 | +2.12% | -0.5% | View data |
