The data for 2023 shows Bulgaria leading in European Total Bluefish Production with a share of 33.53%, followed by Italy (25.25%) and Spain (19.2%). Greece and Romania contribute 16.76% and 2.67% respectively. Notable year-on-year changes include an 8.84% increase in Bulgaria and a significant 23.27% increase in Italy. Spain saw a minor decrease of 0.84%. France experienced a significant growth of 19.3%, whereas Portugal and Croatia saw declines of 2.59% and 2.96% respectively.
Looking forward, key trends to monitor include technological advances in sustainable fishing methods, regulatory changes impacting international trade, and environmental factors influencing fish stock levels. Attention to these elements will be crucial for understanding shifts in production shares among European countries.
Top countries in Total Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 33.53 | 2023 | -22.42% | +8.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 25.25 | 2023 | +8.58% | +23.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 19.2 | 2023 | -1.91% | -0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 16.76 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2.67 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1.55 | 2023 | +8.99% | -2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.79 | 2023 | -26.47% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.49 | 2023 | +56.76% | +19.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.084 | 2022 | -80.28% | -16.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.071 | 2023 | -29.84% | +7.01% | View data |
