In 2023, Italy led European Total Atlantic Bluefin Tuna production, contributing 49.38 metric tons, followed by Spain at 31.52 metric tons. Despite a 3.91% decrease in Spain's production, Italy experienced modest growth at 1.71%. France and Greece showed notable increases of 9.23% and 8.11% respectively. Portugal and Croatia also achieved growth rates exceeding 10%. Conversely, Malta experienced a decline of 8.56%, while Norway and Ireland showed significant increases of 56.63% and 32.89% respectively despite their smaller shares.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from regulatory changes and sustainability initiatives. Technological advancements in fishery management could optimize yields, while market demand shifts may influence production strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Total Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 49.38 | 2023 | +5.89% | +1.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 31.52 | 2023 | -55.03% | -3.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.44 | 2023 | +8.55% | +9.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 5.02 | 2023 | +0.7% | +8.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 2.19 | 2023 | +16.3% | +10.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 1.17 | 2023 | +2.58% | +10.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 1.16 | 2023 | +9.79% | +56.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 1.04 | 2023 | -35.81% | -8.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.11 | 2023 | +38.82% | +32.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 0.067 | 2022 | View data |
