Bulgaria is the leading producer of bluefish in Europe, with significant year-on-year growth in 2023, indicating robust capture fisheries. Italy also shows a notable increase in production, indicating a potentially expanding industry. Spain’s production slightly declined, suggesting potential stabilization or market saturation. Greece's slight growth and Romania's presence reflect consistent performance in these regions. Other countries like Portugal, Croatia, France, and Slovenia have varied growth rates, either negative or minor increases, indicating diverse market conditions. Malta and Cyprus remain minor players with negligible production volumes.
Future trends to watch include advances in sustainable fishing practices, the influence of climate change on fish populations, and market demand shifts. Countries with positive growth trends may continue to expand their production capacities, while others may need to address declining or stagnant production to stay competitive.
Top countries in Total Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 398.17 | 2023 | -22.42% | +8.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 299.9 | 2023 | +8.58% | +23.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 227.99 | 2023 | -1.91% | -0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 199.03 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 31.69 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 18.42 | 2023 | +8.99% | -2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 9.41 | 2023 | -26.47% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 5.8 | 2023 | +56.76% | +19.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1 | 2022 | -80.28% | -16.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.84 | 2023 | -29.84% | +7.01% | View data |
