In 2023, France led European fresh seabass capture fisheries production with a substantial share, closely followed by Spain and Portugal. Despite this, countries like the Netherlands and Croatia demonstrated rapid annual growth in their market shares. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Sweden faced declining trends. Year-on-year changes indicate notable growth in Mediterranean countries such as Croatia, with double-digit increases seen in smaller markets like Cyprus and Denmark. The five-year CAGR analysis highlights consistent robust expansions, particularly in the Netherlands and smaller Eastern Mediterranean nations.
Future trends to watch include potential production increases in underrepresented Mediterranean countries. Market dynamics may pivot with changing EU fisheries policies and climate impacts affecting fish populations, potentially leading to shifts in country shares. Additionally, sustainability practices and technological advancements in aquaculture may influence future production and value metrics in this sector.
Top countries in Fresh European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 58.4 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 12.85 | 2023 | -1.12% | +3.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 7.83 | 2023 | +9.84% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6.16 | 2023 | -3.13% | -2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.63 | 2023 | +4.25% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.62 | 2023 | +3.23% | +10.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.83 | 2023 | -5.71% | +5.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.45 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.22 | 2023 | -1.32% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.085 | 2023 | -7.48% | +1.15% | View data |
