The European Fresh Bluefish Production for human consumption is dominated by Bulgaria, Italy, and Spain. In 2023, Bulgaria led with 33.52 metric tons, followed by Italy at 25.25 metric tons, showing a robust 23.27% increase. Spain, despite being the third, experienced a slight decline of 0.32%. Greece holds the fourth position, growing modestly by 4.12%. Significant growth was noted in France with an increase of 19.3%. Smaller markets like Slovenia and Croatia displayed minor changes, while countries like Malta and Cyprus recorded negligible production.
Future trends to watch include ongoing growth in Italy and France, potentially driven by increasing demand and sustainable fishing practices. Market dynamics and regulatory changes could influence production levels, emphasizing the importance of innovation and efficiency within the capture fisheries sector.
Top countries in Fresh Bluefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 33.52 | 2023 | -22.42% | +8.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 25.25 | 2023 | +8.58% | +23.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 19.29 | 2023 | +0.75% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 16.75 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2.67 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1.55 | 2023 | +8.99% | -2.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.79 | 2023 | -26.47% | -2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.49 | 2023 | +56.76% | +19.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.071 | 2023 | -29.84% | +7.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.002 | 2021 | +28.99% | View data |
