In 2023, Spain, Italy, and France led European hake production for human consumption. Spain's production stood at 145.52 million euros but faced a decline of 6.17%. Likewise, Italy and France also saw decreases of 3.81% and 1.64%, respectively. Conversely, Norway experienced significant growth at 26.57%, and both the UK and Portugal also saw positive trends, increasing by 3.95% and 5.31%. Notably, smaller producers like Germany and Cyprus experienced substantial increases, 34.61% and 12.56%. Over five years, several countries have shown consistent annual growth despite the challenges.
Looking ahead, future trends in European hake production could focus on sustainability and higher demand from Northern Europe, potentially influencing the production strategies of traditional producers and encouraging new entrants to the market.
Top countries in Total European Hake Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 145,520,000 | 2023 | -4.71% | -6.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 44,287,000 | 2023 | +0.8% | -3.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 40,445,000 | 2023 | -2.23% | -1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 26,195,000 | 2023 | -2.93% | -0.027% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 17,581,000 | 2023 | +4.19% | +3.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 10,879,000 | 2023 | +3% | -6.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 10,520,000 | 2023 | +11.61% | +26.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 5,680,400 | 2023 | +1.53% | +5.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 4,558,400 | 2023 | -6.99% | +2.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 366,470 | 2023 | +35.58% | +6.58% | View data |
