In 2023, France led European whole fresh seabass production in capture fisheries, valued at €33.058 million. Spain and Portugal followed, showing positive year-on-year growth of 3.53% and 2.93% respectively. The Netherlands demonstrated significant expansion with an 8.66% increase, while Belgium and Greece also experienced growth at 4.81% and 5.07% respectively. Notably, Denmark and Cyprus showed remarkable year-on-year growth of 22.04% and 15.88%, although from smaller baselines. Conversely, France and the United Kingdom faced declines of 1.79% and 2.73% respectively, indicating fluctuating dynamics in certain regions.
Future trends to watch in European whole fresh seabass production include potential increases in the Netherlands and Belgium due to their notable year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, improving efficiencies and sustainable practices could stabilize production and encourage recovery in declining markets such as France and the UK. Additionally, markets with smaller production volumes, like Cyprus and Denmark, could become more significant players if current growth trends persist.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 33,058,000 | 2023 | -13.6% | -1.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 8,837,300 | 2023 | -1.1% | +3.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5,410,700 | 2023 | +9.84% | +2.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,163,800 | 2023 | -3.23% | -2.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3,892,100 | 2023 | +4.25% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2,896,100 | 2023 | -4.3% | +8.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,957,500 | 2023 | -5.71% | +5.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,008,700 | 2023 | +3.2% | +4.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 148,740 | 2023 | -1.32% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 55,980 | 2023 | -11.81% | +0.18% | View data |
