In 2023, Italy led European whole fresh mullets production in capture fisheries with 1.67 thousand metric tons, despite a 6.43% decline from the previous year. Greece followed, yielding 1.46 thousand metric tons, down by 5.72%. Croatia saw a slight drop of 1.9%, while Ireland experienced a notable increase of 19.68%. Other significant decreases include the UK (-14.11%) and Spain (-54.29%). Slovenia bucked the trend with a 7.31% rise, although from a lower base. Over the past five years, the combined CAGR shows a declining trend in the production of mullets across these European countries.
Future trends to watch include the adaptation strategies of countries facing declining stocks, management of capture fisheries towards sustainability, and potential shifts towards aquaculture. Monitoring environmental policies and demand-supply shifts due to climate change will also be crucial in determining future production levels in European mullet fisheries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Mullets Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,670 | 2023 | -10.24% | -6.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 1,460 | 2023 | +0.78% | -5.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 90.33 | 2023 | -9.49% | -1.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 36.89 | 2023 | -17.63% | -14.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 18.55 | 2023 | +5.54% | +19.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 3.84 | 2023 | +1.11% | +7.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.48 | 2023 | -14.78% | -54.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 1.5 | 2022 | -35.37% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 1.06 | 2023 | -1.91% | -13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.34 | 2023 | -25.35% | -12.08% | View data |
