The 2023 data reveals Spain as the dominant European producer of Whole Fresh Atlantic Horse Mackerel in capture fisheries, accounting for 47.35% of production. Portugal is the second largest, with 34.1%, followed by Norway with 8.08%. Smaller contributors include Italy and France. Despite being a major player, Spain's production decreased by 2.81% from the previous year. Portugal witnessed a modest growth of 1.52%, while Norway experienced a significant decline of 17.26%. The Netherlands showed a slight increase of 2.88%, contrasting with the declines in Italy and France.
Looking ahead, a trend to watch is the potential for industry consolidation in the context of fluctuating quotas and environmental regulations, which may impact production levels differently across countries. Monitoring technological advancement in sustainable fishing practices may also influence future production volumes and efficiencies.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Horse Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 47.35 | 2023 | +1.13% | -2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 34.1 | 2023 | -2.54% | +1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 8.08 | 2023 | +31.11% | -17.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1.75 | 2023 | -11.37% | -14.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1.64 | 2023 | -66.98% | -22.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1.09 | 2023 | +11.49% | +2.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.53 | 2022 | -1.03% | -31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.081 | 2023 | -3.9% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.016 | 2023 | +28.67% | -0.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.002 | 2022 | +39.74% | -22.83% | View data |
