In 2023, Italy dominated European Mediterranean Spearfish capture fisheries with 97 Metric Tons, outpacing other countries significantly. Malta and Spain followed with 2.98 and 2.23 Metric Tons, respectively, while Cyprus and Croatia had notably lower productions at 0.46 and 0.16 Metric Tons. Year-over-year, from 2022 to 2023, Malta, Spain, Cyprus, and Croatia saw increases in production by 10.56%, 11.92%, 36.34%, and 42.34% respectively, while Italy's production remained unchanged. The five-year CAGR highlights consistent positive growth across all countries.
Future trends to watch:
- Technological advancements improving capture efficiency, possibly boosting quantities.
- Policy changes affecting fishing regulations and quotas.
- Environmental factors potentially impacting fish stocks and market dynamics.
- Italy's continued dominance or shifts driven by emerging producers like Cyprus and Croatia.
Top countries in Total Mediterranean Spearfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 97 | 2023 | -19.17% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Malta | 2.98 | 2023 | +15.72% | +10.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2.23 | 2023 | +21.86% | +11.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 0.46 | 2023 | +242.5% | +36.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 0.16 | 2023 | -20.4% | +42.34% | View data |
