In 2023, France dominated European fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras production in capture fisheries, followed by the UK and Spain, each experiencing varying year-on-year changes. France's production value slightly declined by 0.074%, while Spain saw a significant decrease of 18.16%. The UK production value dropped 4.12% year-over-year. In contrast, Belgium and Cyprus experienced noticeable growth, with 7.88% and 14.53% increases, respectively. Over the last five years, there have been notable yearly fluctuations, with Germany seeing a 100% decline in production.
Future trends to watch:
- Increasing importance of sustainability in fisheries, impacting production methods and policies.
- Potential growth in countries with recent production increases, such as Belgium and Cyprus.
- Economic and environmental factors influencing catch sizes and market demand for these marine species.
Top countries in Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 21,209,000 | 2023 | -1.96% | -0.074% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 5,385,100 | 2023 | -4.44% | -4.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 5,303,200 | 2023 | -45.19% | -18.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,145,700 | 2023 | +11.84% | -7.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 4,685,700 | 2023 | +5.87% | +1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3,671,700 | 2023 | -1.38% | +7.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,517,800 | 2023 | +7.31% | +9.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1,205,700 | 2023 | +0.025% | -3.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 916,330 | 2023 | -12.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 384,860 | 2023 | +7.06% | +3.29% | View data |
