In 2023, Portugal dominated European production of Whole Fresh Blackspot Seabream, capturing 57.61% of the market, albeit with a decline of 2.64% year-on-year. Spain, holding the second largest share at 17.75%, faced a significant decrease of 9.19%. While Italy and Greece showed marginal increases at 2.98% and 0.66% respectively, France experienced a contraction of 4.7%. Notably, smaller producers like Malta and Croatia experienced a boost, growing by 6.06% and 14.03% respectively. The United Kingdom saw a sharp decline of 10.33%.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential recovery in Spain's production due to improved fisheries management
- Portugal's continuous effort in optimizing capture techniques may further stabilize its share
- While Italy maintains steady growth, challenges like climate change could impact yields
- France's industry may need reinvigoration strategies to reverse its declining trend
- Emergence of smaller players, such as Croatia, signaling diversified production sources
Top countries in Whole Fresh Blackspot Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 57.61 | 2023 | -14.29% | -2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.75 | 2023 | +5.61% | -9.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.1 | 2023 | -0.5% | +2.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 8.77 | 2023 | +5.8% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.09 | 2023 | -8.86% | -4.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 2.03 | 2023 | +1.46% | +6.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.18 | 2023 | -3.59% | +14.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 0.088 | 2023 | +2% | -10.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.067 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.01 | 2022 | +0.64% | +51% | View data |
