The European Whole Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras production for human consumption showed diverse trends in 2023. France leads the sector with a slight annual decline of 4.9%. Spain and Italy experienced significant decreases of over 7%, while Portugal and Belgium displayed growth, particularly Belgium with an 8.39% increase. The United Kingdom saw moderate growth at 2.22%, whereas the Netherlands faced a substantial decline. Smaller markets like Romania and Cyprus noted remarkable growth rates of 67.8% and 14.52% respectively. Denmark achieved a strong year-on-year increase at 29.05%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts driven by environmental regulations, sustainable fishing practices, and market demand fluctuations. Understanding consumer preferences and adapting to regulatory changes will be crucial for maintaining stable production levels and market share in the forthcoming years.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17,384,000 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.049% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 7,472,600 | 2023 | +1.99% | -7.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5,145,700 | 2023 | +11.84% | -7.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 4,368,300 | 2023 | +4.87% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3,649,800 | 2023 | +1.34% | +8.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 2,211,600 | 2023 | +0.89% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,205,700 | 2023 | +0.025% | -3.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 916,330 | 2023 | -12.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 210,300 | 2023 | +0.64% | -1.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 115,330 | 2023 | -2.29% | +6.32% | View data |
