Bulgaria led European whole fresh bluefish production with 380.61 metric tons in 2023, followed by Italy and Spain. Notably, Bulgaria and Italy showed significant growth, 7.92% and 23.27% respectively over the prior year, while Spain's production slightly decreased by 0.32%. Production in Greece increased by 4.12%, whereas Portugal and Croatia experienced declines of 2.59% and 2.96% respectively. France showed a robust growth of 19.3%, while Slovenia also increased production by 7.01%.
Future trends to watch in European whole fresh bluefish production include potential growth opportunities in Bulgaria and Italy due to their recent expansions. Sustaining competitiveness amidst fluctuating production rates in countries like Spain and Greece will be crucial. Environmental sustainability and policy changes will significantly impact future production dynamics across the region.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 380.61 | 2023 | -25.66% | +7.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 299.9 | 2023 | +8.58% | +23.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 229.24 | 2023 | +0.76% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 199.03 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 31.69 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 18.42 | 2023 | +8.99% | -2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 9.41 | 2023 | -26.47% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 5.8 | 2023 | +56.76% | +19.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.84 | 2023 | -29.84% | +7.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.025 | 2021 | +28.99% | View data |
