In 2023, France led European fresh gilthead seabream production in capture fisheries, capturing 40.19% of the market. Italy and Spain followed, though both saw declines: Italy by 13.64% and Spain by 1.76%. In contrast, Greece increased by 6.37%, Portugal by 4.39%, and Croatia posted a growth of 8.17%. Notably, Cyprus surged by 25.09%, and Malta by 10.11%, showing promise in smaller markets, while the UK boasted the highest increase at 34.45%. The Netherlands completely exited the market, dropping 100%.
Future trends to watch include potential expansion in smaller markets like Cyprus and Malta. Additionally, the fluctuating production in larger markets suggests shifts in capture methods, regulatory environments, or market demand could influence developments throughout Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Gilthead Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 40.19 | 2023 | -0.98% | +3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.23 | 2023 | +5.9% | -13.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16.74 | 2023 | +23.95% | -1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 9.89 | 2023 | +1.5% | +6.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 8.57 | 2023 | +12.32% | +4.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 4.71 | 2023 | -4.65% | +8.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.44 | 2023 | +9.5% | +2.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.2 | 2023 | +145.7% | +25.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.018 | 2023 | +184.61% | +10.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.01 | 2023 | -1.8% | +34.45% | View data |
