In 2023, Spain held the leading position in European fresh sardine production for human consumption, despite a decline of 2.75%, followed by Portugal which showed a positive growth of 5.25%. France, Italy, and Croatia experienced reductions of 3.27%, 6.36%, and 2.43% respectively. Greece's contribution remained relatively stable with a minor decrease of 0.61%. The Netherlands saw a substantial increase of 173.71%, whereas the UK had a modest growth of 2.08%. Malta experienced notable growth at 36.9%, while Cyprus, Belgium, and Bulgaria exhibited minimal contributions.
Looking ahead, the Netherlands' rapid growth suggests potential for further expansion, and monitoring Spain's strategies could provide insights into reversing their decline. Continued increases from Portugal and potential market entries from smaller contributors may diversify the European sardine market landscape.
Top countries in Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 24.65 | 2023 | -7.06% | -2.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 18.92 | 2023 | -0.31% | +5.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.22 | 2023 | +0.96% | -3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 12.24 | 2023 | +17.04% | -6.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 11.55 | 2023 | -20.05% | -2.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 10.99 | 2023 | +3.78% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 7.3 | 2023 | +37.89% | +173.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.41 | 2023 | +3.8% | +2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.007 | 2023 | +51310% | +36.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.004 | 2023 | +16.28% | -9.04% | View data |
