In 2023, Spain remained the leader in European whole fresh sardine production with 24.82%, despite a 2.63% decline from the previous year. Portugal, following close, saw a growth of 5.26%, reaching 18.93%. France and Italy experienced declines of 3.57% and 6.36%, respectively. Croatia and Greece had modest declines, while the Netherlands showed significant growth of 173.71%. The United Kingdom saw a slight increase, whereas Malta showed substantial growth with 36.9%. Cyprus experienced a decrease of 9.04%. Minor players like Belgium and others have negligible market shares.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainable fishing practices on production.
- Fluctuations in demand influencing market share shifts.
- Potential growth from underrepresented countries.
- Technological advances in fisheries enhancing yield.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 24.82 | 2023 | -6.52% | -2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 18.93 | 2023 | -0.31% | +5.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.01 | 2023 | -0.58% | -3.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 12.25 | 2023 | +17.04% | -6.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 11.56 | 2023 | -20.05% | -2.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 11 | 2023 | +3.78% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 7.31 | 2023 | +37.9% | +173.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.41 | 2023 | +3.79% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.007 | 2023 | +51310% | +36.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.004 | 2023 | +16.28% | -9.04% | View data |
