In 2023, France led European whole fresh dolphinfish production in terms of value at 6.87 thousand euros per metric ton, followed closely by Portugal and Spain with 6.64 and 6.45, respectively. Malta, Cyprus, and Italy also maintained significant production values, primarily converging around 4.4 thousand euros per metric ton, with Croatia slightly lower at 3.48.
Year-on-year, notable growth was seen in Portugal and Spain at 13.07% and 8.27% respectively, while Malta and Croatia experienced declines of 2.8% and 4.74%. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate shows an overall positive trend in key countries reflecting stable demand.
Looking forward, trends to watch include sustainability measures impacting fishing quotas, technological advancements in capture fisheries increasing efficiency, and shifts in consumer preferences potentially altering market dynamics across the primary European production areas.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Dolphinfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 6,870 | 2023 | -8.53% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 6,640 | 2023 | -1.94% | +13.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 6,450 | 2023 | +16.74% | +8.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 4,430 | 2023 | +23.97% | -2.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 4,320 | 2023 | -10.63% | +4.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4,110 | 2023 | +10.25% | +2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 3,480 | 2023 | -4.26% | -4.74% | View data |
