In 2023, Italy led European Whole Fresh Red Mullet production with a share of 37.48 metric tons, though it faced a significant drop of 16.41% year-on-year. Greece and Spain followed with shares of 22.92 and 22.17 metric tons, experiencing a minor decrease of 1.33% and a modest growth of 2.73%, respectively. Croatia and Bulgaria also saw declines, with rates of 5.37% and 12.32%. In contrast, France increased its production by 5.86%. Notably, the Netherlands experienced a significant surge of 211.79%, despite having a smaller share.
Future trends to watch in European Red Mullet production include the sustainability of the Netherlands' inflated growth and whether dominant producers like Italy and Greece can reverse their declines. Attention should also be paid to how environmental and policy changes influence production distribution in the coming years.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Red Mullet Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 37.48 | 2023 | -8.86% | -16.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 22.92 | 2023 | +0.93% | -1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 22.17 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 8.68 | 2023 | -1.27% | -5.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.19 | 2023 | +70.41% | -12.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3.81 | 2023 | +12.99% | +5.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.36 | 2022 | -23.88% | +60.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.31 | 2023 | +32.56% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 0.14 | 2023 | -12.63% | -7.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.081 | 2021 | +212.66% | View data |
