In 2023, France led European whole fresh thornback ray production with a 30.8% share. Portugal and Spain followed, holding shares of 18.9% and 18.2%, respectively. Notably, Ireland experienced substantial growth, with a 108.2% increase. Conversely, Italy saw a decline of 13.3%. Denmark's production surged by 287.3%, albeit from a smaller base. Other countries like Belgium and the Netherlands also recorded positive trends, while Bulgaria faced a slight reduction.
Looking ahead, the European market may see increased competitiveness, with rising demands for sustainable fisheries practices. Technological advancements and regulatory changes are also anticipated to influence production dynamics across the region.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Thornback Ray Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30.78 | 2023 | +7.25% | +3.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 18.87 | 2023 | +7.07% | +2.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 18.18 | 2023 | -0.38% | +18.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.81 | 2023 | +39.96% | -13.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 8.61 | 2023 | -2.27% | +9.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 8.05 | 2023 | +42.72% | +108.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.17 | 2023 | +3.68% | +3.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.33 | 2023 | -36.28% | +5.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.69 | 2023 | +60.56% | +287.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.14 | 2023 | -8.4% | -4.69% | View data |
