In 2023, France led European production of whole fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras for human consumption, representing a significant share of the market. Belgium and Cyprus showed robust growth with increases of 8.39% and 14.52%, respectively. Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a steep decline of 40.38%. Other countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece also faced declines, whereas Portugal, Croatia, and Bulgaria saw growth. Denmark exhibited the highest growth rate with 29.05%. Noteworthy is Romania's substantial growth of 67.8%, suggesting potential untapped opportunities in the market.
Future trends to watch include the increasing demand for sustainable fisheries, potentially influencing the market dynamics for sharks, rays, and chimaeras. Countries with positive growth may expand their capture capabilities, while countries facing declines may need to adopt strategies to stabilize their production. Regulatory changes regarding fishing quotas could also impact production shares across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 40.24 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.049% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.29 | 2023 | +1.99% | -7.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.91 | 2023 | +11.84% | -7.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 10.11 | 2023 | +4.87% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 8.45 | 2023 | +1.34% | +8.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.12 | 2023 | +0.89% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.79 | 2023 | +0.025% | -3.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 2.12 | 2023 | -12.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.49 | 2023 | +0.64% | -1.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.27 | 2023 | -2.29% | +6.32% | View data |
