In 2023, France was the leading producer of European seabass, capturing 49.9 metric tons, despite seeing a decline of 2.88%. Spain and Netherlands showed significant growth, with increases of 7.34% and 7.43% respectively. Portugal and Greece also experienced positive trends with growths of 3.08% and 4.42%. The UK faced a notable drop of 6.54%. Minor producers like Malta demonstrated substantial growth at 23.02%. The combined output of smaller contributors like Slovenia, Denmark, and Cyprus, remained negligible.
Future trends to watch for include increased production efficiency, potential impacts of climate change on fish habitats, and shifts in market demand across Europe which might alter the leading positions among countries.
Top countries in Total European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 49.9 | 2023 | -7.81% | -2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.1 | 2023 | +3.68% | +7.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 9.34 | 2023 | +18.31% | +3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 7.52 | 2023 | -8.39% | +4.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.72 | 2023 | -7.59% | -6.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.17 | 2023 | -3% | +7.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.44 | 2023 | -0.099% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.56 | 2023 | +0.28% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.29 | 2023 | +1% | +8.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.087 | 2023 | +135.7% | +6.58% | View data |
