The European Whole Fresh Blonde Ray Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption in 2023 saw Belgium as the leading producer with a share of 37.24 metric tons, followed by France at 31.77 metric tons. The United Kingdom held a 16.22 metric ton share, with Portugal and the Netherlands further behind at 10.33 and 2.79 metric tons, respectively. Spain, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, and Malta constituted smaller shares.
Year-on-year 2023, significant growth was noted in Spain with a 26.13% increase, followed by the United Kingdom at 16.08% and France at 12.71%. Belgium showed an 11.73% increase, while Portugal increased by 7.15%. The Netherlands and Ireland saw modest growth at 1.68% and 0.6%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements improving capture fisheries' efficiency.
- Potential regulatory changes affecting fishing quotas or environmental policies.
- Growing consumer demand for sustainable seafood options.
- A possible increase in cross-border collaborations to enhance fishery output in Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Blonde Ray Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 37.24 | 2023 | +3.11% | +11.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 31.77 | 2023 | +1.65% | +12.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 16.22 | 2023 | +4.37% | +16.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 10.33 | 2023 | +0.71% | +7.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2.79 | 2023 | -26.93% | +1.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1.12 | 2023 | +3.06% | +26.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.52 | 2022 | -26.88% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.31 | 2023 | +2.54% | +0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.29 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.026 | 2021 | View data |
