In 2023, Spain led the European Total Greater Weever capture fisheries production with 26.37 metric tons, closely followed by France and Denmark. Significant growth was observed in Denmark and the Netherlands with 64.52% and 33.6% increases respectively. In contrast, the United Kingdom and Portugal experienced notable declines of 10.63% and 3.59%. Over a five-year period, growth trends highlighted Denmark and the Netherlands as rising players in the sector.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth in Denmark and the Netherlands due to potential investments in sustainable capture methods.
- Potential diversification strategies in Spain to maintain its leading position amid increasing competition.
- Ecosystem management and regulatory impacts could shift production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Total Greater Weever Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 26.37 | 2023 | +7.45% | +6.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 22.05 | 2023 | +1.45% | -0.095% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 21.37 | 2023 | -18.31% | +64.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 20.85 | 2023 | +31.14% | +33.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3.78 | 2023 | +27.01% | -0.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2.59 | 2023 | -18.18% | +2.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1.22 | 2023 | -47.9% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.43 | 2023 | +21.6% | -3.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.12 | 2022 | +694.17% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.11 | 2022 | +31.53% | -9.84% | View data |
