In 2023, Spain led Europe's whole fresh sardine production in capture fisheries for human consumption at 37.053 million euros, followed by Portugal and France. Year-on-year trends reveal a production decline in major producers, with Spain, France, and Italy decreasing by 2.63%, 3.57%, and 6.36% respectively. Portugal registered a 5.26% increase, while the Netherlands saw a notable surge of 173.71%. For smaller producers like Malta and Belgium, production rose by 36.9% and 4.39%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in sustainable fishing practices across Europe, consumer preferences shifting towards eco-friendly seafood, and technology advancements in capture fisheries. Additionally, the Netherlands' production spike suggests a reevaluation of markets and resources may be warranted, as new players could influence traditional sardine supply chains.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 37,053,000 | 2023 | -6.52% | -2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 28,262,000 | 2023 | -0.31% | +5.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 20,920,000 | 2023 | -0.58% | -3.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 18,293,000 | 2023 | +17.04% | -6.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 17,260,000 | 2023 | -20.05% | -2.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 16,416,000 | 2023 | +3.78% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 10,909,000 | 2023 | +37.9% | +173.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3,600,700 | 2023 | +3.79% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 10,800 | 2023 | +51310% | +36.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 5,890 | 2023 | +16.28% | -9.04% | View data |
