In 2023, Spain led European anchovy production for human consumption at 46.02 thousand metric tons, despite a 5% decrease. Italy and Greece followed with 24.29 and 12.53 thousand metric tons, respectively, also observing declines. Croatia and Portugal faced declines of over 6%. France notably decreased by 37.24%, whereas Bulgaria surged 138.13%. The Netherlands ceased production, while Romania increased by 14.22%. Over five years, the compound growth rate reflects varied regional challenges and opportunities.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production due to climate impact, sustainability regulations, and economic factors affecting fishing practices, which may alter leading countries' output.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Anchovy Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 46,020 | 2023 | +4.73% | -5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24,290 | 2023 | +0.56% | -7.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 12,530 | 2023 | -2.25% | -1.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 9,510 | 2023 | -31.66% | -6.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 5,450 | 2023 | +54.34% | -7.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 422.47 | 2023 | +3.33% | -1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 415.92 | 2023 | -64.02% | -37.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 364.24 | 2023 | +138.39% | +138.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 232.45 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Romania | 61.24 | 2023 | +102.38% | +14.22% | View data |
