The 2023 data showed France as the leading European producer of fresh surmullet in capture fisheries, valued at 15.942 million euros. Greece followed closely, with Italy and the Netherlands also showing significant outputs. Year-on-year, the Netherlands had the most impressive growth at 12.03%, while Denmark saw the highest relative increase at 141%. Italy and the UK, conversely, experienced declines of 6.67% and 6.31%, respectively. Remarkably, smaller markets like Slovenia posted a 31.16% increase, despite lower absolute values.
Looking forward, key trends to monitor include sustainable fishing practices, shifts in consumer demand towards responsibly-sourced seafood, and the impacts of environmental policies on production efficiencies. Adapting to these market dynamics will be crucial for maintaining and enhancing the European presence in the surmullet fishing industry.
Top countries in Fresh Surmullet Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 15,942,000 | 2023 | +5.14% | +6.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 14,607,000 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14,264,000 | 2023 | -6.88% | -6.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 10,657,000 | 2023 | +9.86% | +12.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7,385,100 | 2023 | -3.73% | +4.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2,092,000 | 2023 | +5.21% | +1.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 548,030 | 2023 | -4.62% | +4.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 501,470 | 2023 | -6.03% | -6.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 225,060 | 2023 | +11.8% | -13.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 173,780 | 2023 | -8.22% | +4.2% | View data |
