In 2023, the production of whole fresh European seabass in capture fisheries saw notable variations by country. France led the production with a minor decline of -2.77%, whereas Spain grew significantly by 7.08%. Portugal and Greece showed moderate increases of 3.64% and 4.51%, respectively. The United Kingdom faced a decline of -6.5%, while the Netherlands experienced a robust growth rate of 9.13%. Italy showed a slightly negative change at -0.059%, with Belgium growing by 4.56%. Smaller producers like Croatia and Cyprus showed marked growth at 8.1% and 6.58%, respectively. Denmark recorded a slight increase of 2.19%, while Malta saw a significant rise of 23.02%.
Future trends indicate a potential rise in overall capture production given recent country-specific growth rates, especially in smaller producers. Enhanced sustainability practices and technological advancements could further drive this trend, particularly in countries demonstrating robust growth. Monitoring changes in fishery regulations and climate-related impacts will be essential for forecasting future production shifts across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,230 | 2023 | -7.17% | -2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 777.17 | 2023 | +2.95% | +7.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 437.5 | 2023 | +21.56% | +3.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 344.48 | 2023 | -7.99% | +4.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 298.95 | 2023 | -7.67% | -6.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 235.54 | 2023 | -0.95% | +9.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 202.7 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.059% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 71 | 2023 | +0.28% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 13.43 | 2023 | +1% | +8.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 3.98 | 2023 | +135.7% | +6.58% | View data |
