In 2023, Portugal was the leading producer of fresh wreckfish in European capture fisheries with a significant share, although it experienced a 5.62% decline from the previous year. Spain followed, showing a positive growth of 3.55%. Greece and Malta saw reductions of 6.02% and 5.7%, respectively. Italy maintained steady production with no change. France faced the largest decline at 11.62%, while the United Kingdom saw an unexpected surge of 240.53%. Cyprus also showed a noteworthy increase of 70.32%. The CAGR over the past five years suggests modest fluctuations with Portugal consistently leading despite a slight decline.
Future trends to watch in European fresh wreckfish production include potential shifts in dominant producers as countries like the United Kingdom and Cyprus are experiencing significant growth. Technological advances and regulatory policies could further impact production distribution among the nations. Sustainable fishing practices and environmental changes will also play critical roles in shaping future production metrics across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Wreckfish Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 57.96 | 2023 | +0.25% | -5.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 19.05 | 2023 | +4.3% | +3.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 13.73 | 2023 | +105.53% | -6.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 4.57 | 2023 | +4.39% | -5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2.53 | 2023 | -45.65% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 France | 2.27 | 2023 | +35.59% | -11.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 0.67 | 2023 | +0.32% | +240.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.029 | 2021 | +3.03% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 0.011 | 2023 | -88.71% | +70.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.009 | 2022 | -100% | -100% | View data |
