The 2023 data reflects Portugal as the leading producer of fresh octopus in Europe, surpassing Spain. Portugal and France experienced significant growth, 4.65% and 28.74% respectively, while Spain and Italy saw slight declines. Greece, Croatia, and the Netherlands demonstrated modest increases. In contrast, Cyprus experienced an 8.73% drop, and Slovenia showed no change. Over the past five years, European fresh octopus production has varied, with Portugal, France, and the Netherlands gaining momentum, while Italy and Spain have stabilized.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in sustainable fishing, regulatory impacts from the European Union, and shifts in consumer preferences towards eco-friendly sourcing. These factors could significantly influence octopus production and economic value across European nations.
Top countries in Fresh Octopus Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 44,796,000 | 2023 | -3.09% | +4.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 43,959,000 | 2023 | -9.74% | -0.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 30,693,000 | 2023 | -2.05% | -0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 23,589,000 | 2023 | +17.64% | +28.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 23,347,000 | 2023 | +1.83% | +0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 1,312,200 | 2023 | -13.09% | +9.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 45,200 | 2023 | +49.64% | -8.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 844.35 | 2023 | +11.96% | +28.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 109.32 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 63.71 | 2023 | View data |
