In 2023, the United Kingdom led European grey gurnard capture fisheries with a share of 40.06 metric tons. The Netherlands and Denmark followed with 22.57 and 15.44 metric tons respectively. Denmark saw the largest year-on-year increase of 31.14%, while France experienced a decline of 10.93%. Spain also grew substantially by 18.19%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights fluctuating trends across countries, with the UK maintaining a dominant position despite variability.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production dynamics due to environmental factors, regulatory changes, and innovations in sustainable fishing practices, which may alter the competitive landscape and production efficiency across countries.
Top countries in Total Grey Gurnard Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 40.06 | 2023 | +5.5% | +10.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 22.57 | 2023 | +43.89% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 15.44 | 2023 | +42.65% | +31.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.87 | 2023 | +2.73% | -10.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 6.68 | 2023 | +36.12% | -2.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.38 | 2023 | -41.43% | +18.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 2.44 | 2023 | +120.19% | -1.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.77 | 2023 | -3.27% | -19.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.065 | 2023 | +50.14% | -9.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.005 | 2022 | -100% | -100% | View data |