In 2023, Portugal and Spain were the leading producers of whole fresh octopus in capture fisheries within Europe, generating values of 44.753 and 44.013 million euros, respectively. Despite minor contractions in Spain's production (-0.53%) and Italy's (-0.19%), Portugal saw a moderate increase of 4.64%. France experienced a significant uptick of 27.09%, indicating an upward trend in fresh octopus production value. Notably, the Netherlands achieved a noticeable increase of 28.29%, though its contribution remains minimal. In contrast, Cyprus faced an 8.73% decline. Slovenia's production value remained stable.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of climate change on octopus habitats, regulatory changes in capture fishery sustainability, and shifts in consumer preferences towards ethically sourced seafood, which may all influence production rates and market dynamics in the European sector.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Octopus Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 44,753,000 | 2023 | -3.06% | +4.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 44,013,000 | 2023 | -9.59% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 30,693,000 | 2023 | -2.05% | -0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 23,347,000 | 2023 | +1.83% | +0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 22,118,000 | 2023 | +10.33% | +27.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 1,312,200 | 2023 | -13.09% | +9.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 45,200 | 2023 | +49.64% | -8.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 842.99 | 2023 | +11.78% | +28.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 109.32 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 63.73 | 2023 | View data |
