In 2023, Portugal led European fresh octopus production with 5.34 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain and Italy. France showed a significant 26.06% increase in production compared to the previous year. Conversely, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain saw declines. Notably, Croatia and the Netherlands experienced substantial growth, while Slovenia's output remained unchanged.
Looking ahead, the European octopus market may see notable changes due to environmental policies, fishing quotas, and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood. Increased competition from aquaculture and emerging markets might also influence future production dynamics.
Top countries in Fresh Octopus Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 5,340 | 2023 | -7.1% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,030 | 2023 | -16.9% | -1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3,310 | 2023 | +1.46% | -0.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,820 | 2023 | +5.31% | +26.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 2,320 | 2023 | +1.74% | -3.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 138.32 | 2023 | +1.26% | +5.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 4.9 | 2023 | +16.34% | -14.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.9 | 2023 | +124.5% | +37.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.007 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.006 | 2023 | View data |
