In 2023, France led the European Whole Fresh Black Seabream production market with a production value of 7.99 million euros, maintaining its leadership position despite a slight decrease of 3.6% from the previous year. Greece and Spain followed, with notable declines of 7.84% and 9.15%, respectively. Italy and Portugal also experienced decreases of 6.02% and 4.35%. Notably, the Netherlands showed a growth of 7.3%, contrarily to the general downward trend. Smaller players like Malta and Slovenia had minimal or no growth, with Malta witnessing the steepest decline at 31.74%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in southern European countries could stabilize the overall market.
- France's strategic positioning may leverage its stability to maintain its competitive edge.
- Technological advancements and sustainable fishing practices could impact production volumes and market share.
- Climate change effects and regulatory modifications in the EU fishing policies could further influence future outcomes.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Black Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,988,300 | 2023 | +7.69% | -0.036% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 826,170 | 2023 | +7.84% | -7.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 566,740 | 2023 | -6.01% | -9.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 443,200 | 2023 | -12.45% | -6.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 226,990 | 2023 | +15.68% | -4.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 188,120 | 2023 | -11.98% | +7.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 37,020 | 2023 | -41.32% | -3.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 8,850 | 2023 | +9.22% | -2.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 8,430 | 2022 | +12.66% | +37.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1,820 | 2022 | View data |
