The data on European Total Albacore Production shows Spain as the dominant producer with 64.22 metric tons, followed by France at 23.63 metric tons. Italy and Portugal also contribute to production, but with a much smaller share of 3.85 and 3.14 metric tons respectively. Smaller contributions come from Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, and Malta, with Croatia at a negligible amount.
The 2023 year-on-year variation highlighted positive growth for Spain and France at 3.39% and 3.56% respectively, while Portugal's production surged by 11.95%. Conversely, Cyprus and Malta experienced declines, with Cyprus down by 6.45% and Malta by 4.19%.
Looking ahead, the trends to watch for involve increasing captures by the major countries such as Spain and France, alongside potential developments in sustainable fishing practices and regulatory changes impacting the production landscape.
Top countries in Total Albacore Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 64.22 | 2023 | +7.89% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 23.63 | 2023 | -8.78% | +3.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3.85 | 2023 | +1.33% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 3.14 | 2023 | +229.22% | +11.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2.35 | 2022 | +14680% | +106.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 1.5 | 2023 | +0.23% | -6.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 0.48 | 2022 | -16.38% | -20.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 0.28 | 2023 | +67.71% | -4.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.001 | 2022 | -30.48% | -30.11% | View data |
