In 2023, Spain led in European swordfish production for human consumption, with a substantial 16.47 thousand metric tons. In contrast, Italy and Portugal produced significantly less, at 2.18 and 1.09 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notably, Portugal saw an 8.45% growth, while Italy experienced a 4.16% increase. France, with a 7.51% rise, closely followed Portugal. Minor producers like Cyprus, Greece, and Croatia showed smaller fluctuations, with Greece and Cyprus declining slightly. The United Kingdom and Slovenia recorded negligible production changes.
Future trends in European swordfish production should focus on sustainable fishing practices and the impact of environmental regulations, alongside geopolitical factors potentially affecting fishing rights and quotas.
Top countries in Total Swordfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 16,470 | 2023 | +3.75% | -1.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,180 | 2023 | +4.91% | +4.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 1,090 | 2023 | +10.71% | +8.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,060 | 2023 | +7.38% | +7.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 380.48 | 2022 | -2.6% | +1.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 325.92 | 2023 | -12.13% | -2.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 36.17 | 2023 | -6.29% | +5.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 32.75 | 2023 | +107.55% | -2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.057 | 2023 | +3.81% | +11.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.003 | 2021 | View data |
