In 2023, Spain dominated European total shark, ray, and chimaera production in capture fisheries, contributing substantially to the market, followed by France and Portugal. Notably, while Spain, France, and others showed a decline, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, and others exhibited growth, with drastic increases observed in Cyprus and Romania. Germany faced a significant drop.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in underrepresented countries like Cyprus and Romania, driven by emerging markets or policy changes. Continuous adaptation and sustainability efforts may lead to shifts in production share across the nations, impacting the European capture fisheries landscape.
Top countries in Total Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 56.53 | 2023 | -16.98% | -0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.74 | 2023 | -2.04% | -0.074% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 7.87 | 2023 | +6.3% | +7.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5.03 | 2023 | -4.42% | -4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.79 | 2023 | +11.83% | -7.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.43 | 2023 | -1.01% | +7.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1.41 | 2023 | +7.31% | +9.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.12 | 2023 | -0.37% | -3.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.85 | 2023 | -12.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.64 | 2023 | +8.93% | +5.21% | View data |
