In 2023, France led European whole fresh small-spotted catshark production in capture fisheries share, followed by Spain and the United Kingdom. Italy experienced a notable decline of 11.26% year-on-year, while Spain and the United Kingdom saw increases of 10.09% and 5.55%, respectively. France and Belgium experienced slight declines, at 3.5% and 3.39%, respectively. The Netherlands showed a minor decrease, and Croatia and Denmark remained stagnant. Observing these variations provides insight into market shifts.
Future trends to watch include increased Spanish investment in sustainable fishing practices and potential regulatory impacts on EU member states, affecting production shares and pricing dynamics across the continent.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Small-spotted Catshark Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 39.07 | 2023 | +8.16% | -3.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 23.51 | 2023 | +20.67% | +10.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 16.49 | 2023 | +4.42% | +5.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.58 | 2023 | +31.66% | -11.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4.67 | 2023 | -4.59% | -3.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.95 | 2023 | +12.3% | -2.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 0.031 | 2022 | -44.84% | +19.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.024 | 2023 | +18.22% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.011 | 2023 | +10.81% | View data |
