In 2023, France led the European Fresh Thornback Ray production with 28.82 metric tons, followed by the UK and Portugal. Notably, Norway and Denmark saw the most significant year-on-year increases at 221% and 175.14%, respectively. Spain also showed a substantial rise of 13.73%. In contrast, Italy experienced a significant decline of 17.14%. Moreover, the rising performances in smaller markets such as Slovenia and Bulgaria highlight emerging trends.
Looking ahead, significant growth is anticipated in Northern European countries, particularly Norway, as sustainable fishing practices and consumer demand for diverse seafood options grow. Contrastingly, Italy and other Mediterranean regions may maintain or experience further declines unless strategic measures are implemented to revive production.
Top countries in Fresh Thornback Ray Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 28.82 | 2023 | +3.31% | +2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.71 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 14.09 | 2023 | +3.25% | +3.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 13.39 | 2023 | -16.32% | +13.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 10.06 | 2023 | +32.33% | +221% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.16 | 2023 | -18.8% | +5.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 6.14 | 2023 | +28.11% | -17.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 5.3 | 2023 | +2.84% | +6.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.73 | 2023 | +42.9% | +175.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.25 | 2023 | -4.34% | +4.19% | View data |
