In 2023, Spain led the European whole fresh Atlantic horse mackerel production with 23.95 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 2.81%. Portugal followed, showing a modest growth of 1.59% to reach 17.25 thousand metric tons. France experienced a significant drop of 4.86%, while Italy and Norway saw sharper declines of 14.32% and 32.55% respectively. Conversely, the Netherlands and Denmark showed positive trends with 2.88% and 19.64% increases. Sweden notably increased by 42.9%. Over the last five years, trends and CAGR figures reveal varied annual growth patterns, highlighting Spain's resilience and Portugal's steady growth.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential recovery and stabilization in countries with decreasing trends such as France, Italy, and Norway.
- Continued growth in Portugal and the Netherlands, suggesting a stable or expanding market share.
- Impact of sustainability practices on capture fisheries and potential regulatory changes affecting production outputs.
- Technological advancements in fishing methodologies that may optimize production efficiency and output across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Horse Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 23,950 | 2023 | +1.13% | -2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 17,250 | 2023 | -2.52% | +1.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,320 | 2023 | -6.97% | -4.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 899.3 | 2023 | -11.37% | -14.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 830.21 | 2023 | -43.17% | -32.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 552.61 | 2023 | +11.48% | +2.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 95.1 | 2023 | -55.54% | +19.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 41.13 | 2023 | -3.9% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 29.22 | 2023 | +2430% | +42.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 8.25 | 2023 | +28.67% | -0.68% | View data |
