In 2023, Italy led European whole fresh smooth-hound production with 790 metric tons, showing an 18.96% increase year-on-year. The United Kingdom produced 259.59 metric tons, experiencing a 5.65% increase. The Netherlands saw a significant rise of 28.61%, reaching 92.26 metric tons. Spain and Croatia produced 46.3 and 46.09 metric tons, with a slight decrease and an increase of 13.01%, respectively. Portugal and Slovenia had modest outputs of 12.99 and 1.86 metric tons, with increases of 3.95% and 7.47%. Over five years, the average production growth across these countries varied annually.
Future trends to monitor include potential policy changes affecting fisheries, climate impact on marine ecosystems, and market demand shifts. Enhanced sustainability practices and international agreements may influence production levels.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Smooth-hound Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 790 | 2023 | +45.22% | +18.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 259.59 | 2023 | +3.82% | +5.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 92.26 | 2023 | +6.17% | +28.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 46.3 | 2023 | -23.66% | -1.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 46.09 | 2023 | +6.19% | +13.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 12.99 | 2023 | +0.67% | +3.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 1.86 | 2023 | +43.35% | +7.47% | View data |
