In 2023, Slovenia led European production of whole fresh smooth-hounds for human consumption, reaching 15.28 thousand euros per metric ton. Italy followed with 7.3, and Spain at 4.97 thousand euros. Portugal marked a decline by 2.51%, while Slovenia and Spain showed increases of 3.55% and 0.73%, respectively. France had the lowest at 1.35 thousand euros. The five-year CAGR indicates a consistent strength in Slovenia and sustaining levels from Italy and Spain despite fluctuations in Portugal and Greece.
Future trends to watch include potential stability in Slovenia’s leading position, Italy and Spain's incremental value increase, and monitoring Portugal’s efforts to reverse its downward trend. Continuous innovation and sustainability are critical for countries aiming to heighten competitive advantage.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Smooth-hounds Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 15,280 | 2023 | +4.86% | +3.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 7,300 | 2022 | +16.07% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,970 | 2023 | +9.47% | +0.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 3,250 | 2023 | -11.76% | -2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3,090 | 2023 | -0.62% | +0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,350 | 2023 | -1.09% | +0.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 500 | 2022 | +0.07% | View data |
