In 2023, France led European whole fresh seabass production with 2.32 thousand metric tons, despite experiencing a slight decline of 2.52%. Spain followed with a 7.08% increase to 0.78 thousand metric tons. Both Portugal and Greece showed moderate growth at 3.13% and 4.51%, respectively. The United Kingdom reduced its production by 6.51%, positioning just above the Netherlands, which had a substantial growth of 9.13%. Italy maintained stability with negligible variation, while Croatia showed the most significant increase at 8.1%, followed by Malta at 23.02%. Production in Belgium and Cyprus saw moderate increases, with Belgium at 4.56% and Cyprus at 6.58%, while Slovenia saw a decline of 2.25%.
Looking ahead, European whole fresh seabass production is set to evolve with potential expansions in aquaculture and technological advancements in sustainable practices. With emerging market demands, countries like the Netherlands and Malta are likely to continue capitalizing on their growth trends. However, environmental and regulatory challenges may impact overall production levels, necessitating adaptive strategies to balance ecological concerns with industry profitability.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,320 | 2023 | -6.03% | -2.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 777.17 | 2023 | +2.95% | +7.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 427.04 | 2023 | +18.62% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 344.48 | 2023 | -7.99% | +4.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 298.85 | 2023 | -7.69% | -6.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 235.54 | 2023 | -0.95% | +9.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 203.3 | 2023 | -0.099% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 71 | 2023 | +0.28% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 13.43 | 2023 | +1% | +8.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 3.98 | 2023 | +135.7% | +6.58% | View data |
