In 2023, Belgium led European whole fresh blonde ray production with 850.3 metric tons, showing strong growth of 11.78% from the previous year. France followed with 726.4 metric tons, up 12.83%, while the UK saw a robust increase of 16.03% to 366.69 metric tons. Portugal's production rose by 8.34% to 246.82 metric tons. Other notable contributors included the Netherlands and Spain with year-on-year increases of 1.68% and 26.13%, respectively. Over the past five years, production has exhibited varied growth rates among countries, indicating shifting dynamics in European blonde ray fisheries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of environmental regulations on fishing practices and sustainable yield strategies.
- Market demand fluctuations driven by changes in consumer preferences and seafood supply chains.
- Technological advancements in capture techniques potentially influencing production efficiency.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Blonde Ray Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 850.3 | 2023 | +3.73% | +11.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 726.4 | 2023 | -0.33% | +12.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 366.69 | 2023 | +4.37% | +16.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 246.82 | 2023 | +6.34% | +8.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 63.06 | 2023 | -26.93% | +1.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 25.22 | 2023 | +3.06% | +26.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 11.7 | 2022 | -26.88% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 6.97 | 2023 | +2.54% | +0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 6.5 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.58 | 2021 | View data |
