In 2023, Spain led European fresh swordfish production with 45.49 metric tons but experienced a slight decline of 1.13% from the previous year. Italy, second at 24.02 metric tons, saw a 4.16% increase. France (11.11 metric tons) and Portugal (9.67 metric tons) posted increases of 6.68% and 7.52% respectively. Malta, Greece, and Croatia reported more modest figures, with Greece decreasing by 2.42%. The United Kingdom, though minor in production, grew by 11.7%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate has been minimal, reflecting steady yet slow growth in most regions.
Future trends to watch include efforts to improve sustainability and climate change impacts on swordfish populations. Advances in technology for sustainable fishing and tightening regulations may affect production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Swordfish Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 45.49 | 2023 | +52.31% | -1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24.02 | 2023 | +4.91% | +4.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.11 | 2023 | +14.44% | +6.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 9.67 | 2023 | +12.17% | +7.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 4.19 | 2022 | -2.6% | +1.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3.59 | 2023 | -12.1% | -2.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.4 | 2023 | -6.29% | +5.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.36 | 2023 | +107.55% | -2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.001 | 2023 | +3.81% | +11.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0 | 2021 | View data |
