In 2023, Portugal led European whole fresh octopus production in capture fisheries with 5.34 thousand metric tons, reflecting a 1.35% year-on-year growth. Spain followed with a slight decline of 1.32%, while Italy and Greece saw decreases of 0.98% and 3.16%, respectively. France experienced a significant increase of 12.39%. Smaller producers like Croatia and Netherlands also saw relatively high growth rates of 5.51% and 38.54%. Cyprus drastically reduced by 14.78%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate suggests varying trends among these countries.
Future trends may include developing sustainable fishing practices to address environmental concerns and potential regulatory changes. Monitoring consumer demand shifts and technological advancements in fisheries is crucial for future production adjustments.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Octopus Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 5,340 | 2023 | -7.06% | +1.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,960 | 2023 | -18.11% | -1.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3,310 | 2023 | +1.46% | -0.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 2,320 | 2023 | +1.74% | -3.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,590 | 2023 | -40.69% | +12.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 138.32 | 2023 | +1.26% | +5.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 4.9 | 2023 | +16.34% | -14.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.94 | 2023 | +136% | +38.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.007 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.006 | 2023 | View data |
