In 2023, the largest share of European fresh anchovy production in capture fisheries for human consumption was dominated by Spain (40.02%) and Italy (39.27%). While Spain experienced a slight decline of 1.5%, Italy's share grew by 3.33%. Greece (9.68%) saw a minor decrease, while Portugal (7.37%) significantly increased by 6.64%. Croatia, despite a 5.33% decrease, still contributed notably. Other countries like Bulgaria and Romania showed remarkable positive shifts, with Bulgaria experiencing a surging growth of 95.79%, although starting from a lower base.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a continued dominance of Southern European countries such as Spain and Italy. An interesting trend to observe is the potential increase in share from smaller contributors like Bulgaria and Romania due to remarkable growth rates, hinting at diversifying production hubs across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh European Anchovy Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 40.02 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 39.27 | 2023 | -3.16% | +3.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 9.68 | 2023 | -2.38% | -1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 7.37 | 2023 | +23.47% | +6.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 4.31 | 2023 | -33.04% | -5.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.73 | 2022 | +71.54% | -19.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 0.21 | 2023 | +1.18% | -5.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.077 | 2023 | +31.42% | +95.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.028 | 2023 | +39.1% | +9.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 0.022 | 2021 | View data |
