Spain is the leading producer of whole fresh European hake for human consumption, with 10.99 thousand metric tons in 2023. Italy and Greece follow, with respective volumes of 6.14 and 4.08 thousand metric tons. While Spain and France experienced significant declines of 7.39% and 7.94%, respectively, in 2023, notable increases were seen in Denmark and Sweden with respective surges of 109.84% and 98.57%.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include rising efficiencies in smaller producers like Denmark and Croatia and stability in traditional leaders. Economic, environmental, and policy factors will likely influence production shifts in hake fisheries across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Hake Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 10,990 | 2023 | +12.09% | -7.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 6,140 | 2023 | -2.17% | -3.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 4,080 | 2023 | -1.92% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,400 | 2023 | +0.43% | -7.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 1,160 | 2023 | -1.45% | +3.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 907.65 | 2023 | +5.08% | -3.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 33.9 | 2023 | +3.67% | +1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 9.24 | 2023 | +42.15% | +109.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 3.33 | 2023 | -7.53% | +8.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 2.72 | 2023 | +2.43% | +4.96% | View data |
