France leads the European whole fresh brill production in capture fisheries with 106.5 metric tons, despite a minor 1.76% drop in 2023. Portugal and Greece follow with 65.58 and 60.25 metric tons respectively, with Portugal witnessing a notable 9.32% increase. Italy saw a dramatic increase of 197.66% in 2023, reaching 47.1 metric tons. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands both underperform with under 10 metric tons yet showed positive growth. Germany and Denmark reported substantial growth rates of 24.89% and 24.57% respectively. Smaller producers like Slovenia, Ireland, and Sweden display mixed trends with Slovenia declining and Germany growing.
Future trends to watch include potential consolidation in the Western European markets, further growth in traditional fishing nations like Spain and Portugal, and emerging interest from smaller producers such as Germany, and Denmark. Sustainability measures and climate change impacts will also remain crucial influences on production levels and efficiency in the coming years.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Brill Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 106.5 | 2023 | +0.02% | -1.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 65.58 | 2023 | +13.07% | +9.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 60.25 | 2023 | +24.74% | -1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 47.1 | 2023 | -7.28% | +197.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 41.95 | 2023 | -0.095% | +1.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.22 | 2023 | +4.96% | +6.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 7 | 2022 | -42.57% | -26.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.63 | 2023 | +4.53% | -4.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 0.61 | 2023 | +467.85% | +24.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 0.36 | 2023 | +18.18% | +4.44% | View data |
