In 2023, Bulgaria led European whole fresh bluefish production for human consumption with a dominant 32.55%, followed by Italy at 25.64% and Spain at 19.6%. Over the past year, Italy saw significant growth of 23.27%, while Bulgaria experienced a 7.92% increase. In contrast, Spain's production slightly declined by 0.32%. Noteworthy is France's impressive 19.3% increase despite its smaller share. Over five years, Bulgaria and Slovenia showcased consistent growth, indicating a compound annual growth rate.
Future trends to monitor include sustainable fishing practices, technological advancements, and climate change impacts, potentially reshaping production dominance and ecological influence across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 32.55 | 2023 | -25.66% | +7.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 25.64 | 2023 | +8.58% | +23.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 19.6 | 2023 | +0.76% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 17.02 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2.71 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1.58 | 2023 | +8.99% | -2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.8 | 2023 | -26.47% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.5 | 2023 | +56.76% | +19.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.072 | 2023 | -29.84% | +7.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.002 | 2021 | +28.99% | View data |
