In 2023, Spain led European fresh stony sea-urchin production with 619.58 Metric Tons, showing minimal growth of 0.94%. Portugal followed with 394.19 Metric Tons, experiencing a significant increase of 25.64%. Croatia witnessed substantial growth, increasing by 141.95% to reach 231.81 Metric Tons. France's production remained stable at 102.5 Metric Tons. Malta and Italy had negligible outputs, with Malta increasing by 42.45% despite a low base, producing 0.14 Metric Tons. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years indicates fluctuating trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Spain maintaining dominance with stable growth.
- Portugal's potential to expand market share due to robust growth.
- Croatia's continued upward trajectory driven by aggressive growth strategies.
- Exploration of sustainable harvesting practices to ensure long-term viability.
- Impact of environmental regulations on production capacities.
Top countries in Fresh Stony Sea-Urchin Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 619.58 | 2023 | +1.88% | +0.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 394.19 | 2023 | +15.39% | +25.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 231.81 | 2023 | +35.72% | +141.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 102.5 | 2023 | -16.94% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 0.14 | 2023 | +28.44% | +42.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.1 | 2022 | -99.61% | View data |
