In 2023, Italy dominated the European Whole Fresh Golden Grey Mullet production market with a value of €1.0543 million Euros, demonstrating a year-on-year growth of 52.06%. France and Spain followed with values of €0.25921 million and €0.18133 million Euros, experiencing modest growth of 0.9% and 6.73%, respectively. Romania, Slovenia, Portugal, and Malta trailed significantly behind, with Romania and Slovenia slightly increasing while Portugal and Slovenia faced declines. Malta maintained a stable output. In recent years, Italy's growth has notably skewed the market distribution.
Key future trends to observe include:
- Potential increases in production efficiency and technology adoption in Italy and Spain, sustaining or enhancing growth rates.
- Monitoring the recovery strategies in Portugal and Slovenia to determine any rebound in production values.
- Changes in consumer preferences that may affect demand across Europe.
- Regulatory and environmental policies could also significantly impact future capture fisheries production.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Golden Grey Mullet Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,054,300 | 2023 | +31.88% | +52.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 259,210 | 2023 | +24.59% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 181,330 | 2023 | +10.83% | +6.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 6,330 | 2023 | -24.42% | +1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 3,350 | 2023 | +58.38% | -4.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1,390 | 2023 | -88.78% | -24.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 853.27 | 2023 | +24.55% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 145.72 | 2022 | -80.91% | -21.02% | View data |
