In 2023, France led European cuttlefish production for human consumption with a value of €42.65 million. Italy followed closely at €41.96 million, despite a decline of -3.74%. Spain maintained third place at €17.48 million, with a slight increase of 1.3%. Netherlands saw impressive growth at 36.42%, positioning itself as a rising player. Greece and Cyprus experienced significant declines of -4.52% and -32.79%, respectively, indicating potential challenges in their fisheries sector. Conversely, Slovenia's 23.16% increase suggests emerging growth. Portugal and Belgium showed slight stability, while declines in Ireland and Croatia reflect concerns over their fisheries output.
Future trends to watch for include the Netherlands' continued growth momentum, the impact of declining trends in Greece and Cyprus on their market shares, and potential strategic cooperations between high-production countries like France and Italy. The sustainability in cuttlefish production and industry adaptability to environmental changes will remain crucial factors for the sector's future dynamics in Europe.
Top countries in Total Cuttlefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 42,650,000 | 2023 | +5.61% | +4.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 41,960,000 | 2023 | +3.72% | -3.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 17,484,000 | 2023 | +3.98% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 8,073,800 | 2023 | -2.5% | -4.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,274,200 | 2023 | +6.38% | +36.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 5,088,000 | 2023 | -4.44% | -0.002% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3,225,700 | 2023 | -33.89% | +0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 559,870 | 2023 | +5.8% | -4.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 523,100 | 2023 | -26.33% | -0.088% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 34,940 | 2023 | -9.08% | +23.16% | View data |
