In 2023, Spain led European fresh tope shark production in capture fisheries for human consumption, with a value of 3.93 thousand euros per metric ton, followed by Denmark with 1.75, and Portugal with 1.57. The Netherlands and France had values of 1.41 and 1.18 respectively, while the United Kingdom was the lowest at 0.92. Year-on-year, Denmark and the Netherlands showed strong growth rates at 12.83% and 23.05%. Spain increased by 6.65%, while Portugal and France saw declines of 4.15% and 1.68%. The UK had stable production with a slight increase of 0.059%.
Trends to watch:
- Continued growth in Denmark and the Netherlands due to effective fisheries management.
- The potential impact of regulations on shark conservation on production volumes.
- Market adaptation in Portugal and France to reverse decreasing trends.
- Brexit's ongoing impact on UK fisheries.
Top countries in Fresh Tope Shark Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 3,930 | 2023 | +1.4% | +6.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 1,750 | 2023 | +115.83% | +12.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 1,570 | 2023 | +3.64% | -4.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,410 | 2023 | -5.95% | +23.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,180 | 2023 | -4.21% | -1.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 924.46 | 2023 | -0.44% | +0.059% | View data |
