In 2024, France leads European megrim production with approximately 1.97 thousand metric tons, demonstrating a recent decline of 4.51%. Iceland follows, showing a 4.87% increase, while Spain noted a significant rise of 229.41%, reaching 0.43 thousand metric tons. Denmark experienced a slight gain of 0.81%. Conversely, the Netherlands suffered an 18.77% drop. Although Germany produced almost negligible quantities, its production remained steady. Over the past five years, Norway has increased its production by 37.79%, and Portugal by 11.09%, highlighting emerging producers.
Future trends to watch include Spain's potential continued growth, driven by favourable marine conditions and competitive advantages. Monitoring Norway's sustained improvements could reveal insights into adaptive fishing techniques. Additionally, examining France's market strategies could provide a deeper understanding of their current lead. Portugal's steady increase might indicate growing regional demand, which could shift production dynamics. Watch for environmental policies affecting Iceland, which might impact longer-term projections. Lastly, technological enhancements in Denmark could also present noteworthy changes.
Top countries in Total Megrim Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,970 | 2023 | -1.99% | -4.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 461.79 | 2023 | +6.97% | +4.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 430.51 | 2023 | +39.31% | +229.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 105.47 | 2023 | +11.85% | +0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 40.09 | 2023 | +0.99% | +11.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 39.24 | 2023 | +2.85% | +37.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.24 | 2023 | -41.07% | -18.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 0.33 | 2023 | -34.91% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.001 | 2022 | View data |
