The European whole fresh smooth-hounds production in capture fisheries showcases significant disparities among countries. In 2023, France led the production with 2.71 thousand metric tons, experiencing a slight decline of 0.13%. Italy and Greece produced 0.2025 and 0.12066 thousand metric tons, respectively, with no significant year-on-year data available for those countries. Lesser contributors included the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Slovenia with minimal volumes, all under 0.002 thousand metric tons. Notably, Slovenia managed a small growth of 2.88%, while Greece and Portugal saw considerable declines, particularly Portugal with a 22.76% reduction.
Looking forward, potential trends in the European market for whole fresh smooth-hounds point towards a continued leading role for France, albeit with stable or moderately decreasing volumes. Attention should be paid to environmental factors and fishing regulations affecting production capabilities, particularly in Greece and Portugal, which could hinder or potentially boost output depending on future policy adaptations. Rising demands for sustainable practices might also shift the focus towards enhancing production efficiencies across this fragmented market.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Smooth-hounds Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,710 | 2023 | -6.7% | -0.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 202.5 | 2022 | -27.11% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 120.66 | 2023 | -0.45% | -9.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1.7 | 2022 | +33.56% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1.65 | 2023 | -41.07% | -22.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1.52 | 2022 | -63.64% | -30.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.23 | 2023 | +6.91% | +2.88% | View data |
