In 2023, Portugal leads European fresh bluefish production in capture fisheries, with a value of 8.81 thousand euros per metric ton. Cyprus, Slovenia, Greece, and France follow closely. Italy and Malta show lower market values, whereas Spain and Croatia are the least valued among the listed countries. In 2023, Slovenia saw a significant increase of 7.4%, while Croatia also experienced a positive growth of 2.4%. Conversely, Greece and Bulgaria faced declines in value, at -1.37% and -3.7%, respectively.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential continued growth in Slovenia's production value, reflecting a strong upward trend.
- Economic fluctuations in Bulgaria and Greece could impact their respective fisheries' values.
- Innovations in sustainable fishing practices could reshape the market, affecting production values across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 8,810 | 2023 | +6.46% | +5.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 8,800 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 7,860 | 2023 | +15.78% | +7.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 7,350 | 2023 | -1.37% | -1.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7,210 | 2023 | +3.71% | +1.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5,620 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5,320 | 2023 | -1.54% | -2.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 4,600 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3,470 | 2023 | -3.82% | +1.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2,700 | 2023 | +5.39% | +2.4% | View data |
