In 2023, France led the European market for fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras in capture fisheries with a value of 21.227 million euros, marking a slight increase of 0.66% from previous years. Spain showed a notable decrease of 18.16%, while Italy also experienced a downturn of 7.6%. Portugal and Belgium increased by 1.1% and 7.83% respectively. The Netherlands enjoyed a significant rise of 9.23%, unlike the United Kingdom, which decreased by 4.97%. Germany stood out with an impressive growth of 155.07%, though from a smaller base.
Future trends worth watching include:
- Potential impacts of sustainability regulations on capture fisheries.
- Increased consumer awareness potentially altering demand for these species.
- Technological advancements in capture techniques improving efficiency.
- Geopolitical changes influencing trade dynamics and resource access.
Top countries in Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 21,227,000 | 2023 | -1.05% | +0.0066% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,303,200 | 2023 | -45.19% | -18.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5,145,700 | 2023 | +11.84% | -7.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 4,690,800 | 2023 | +5.99% | +1.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4,284,400 | 2023 | -5.76% | -4.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3,662,600 | 2023 | -1.59% | +7.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,517,800 | 2023 | +7.31% | +9.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1,205,700 | 2023 | +0.025% | -3.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 916,330 | 2023 | -12.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 311,780 | 2023 | +4.39% | +0.62% | View data |
