In 2023, European production of Total Little Tunny and Atlantic Black Skipjack varied significantly by country. Italy led with 824.9 metric tons but experienced a 4.37% decline from the previous year. Spain, with a notable 22.6% increase, reached 757.94 metric tons, indicating strong growth. Greece, at 663.3 metric tons, saw a steady rise of 7.99%. Croatia and Cyprus faced minor declines of 0.45% and 9.26%, respectively. Portugal dropped significantly by 16.26%, while France surged by 36.08%. Malta had moderate growth of 5.01%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in Spain and France, given their recent growth trends.
- Potential recovery strategies by Italy and Portugal to reverse declining production.
- Sustainability initiatives impacting capture fisheries across the region.
- Policy changes in the EU fisheries management influencing catches.
Top countries in Total Little Tunny, Atlantic black Skipjack Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 824.9 | 2023 | +7.49% | -4.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 757.94 | 2023 | -28.18% | +22.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 663.3 | 2023 | -4.08% | +7.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 40.57 | 2023 | -20.6% | -0.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 13.92 | 2023 | -34.65% | -16.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 12.13 | 2023 | -25.96% | +36.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 7.32 | 2023 | -25.11% | +5.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 5.57 | 2023 | +6.05% | -9.26% | View data |
