In 2023, Spain led fresh hake production in Europe, although it faced a decline of 6.42%. Italy and France also saw reductions of 3.8% and 1.67% respectively. Greece maintained stability with a slight decrease, while the UK experienced growth at nearly 4%. Denmark and Sweden saw noticeable declines, whereas Portugal, Croatia, and especially Norway and Germany witnessed significant increases. Belgium achieved modest growth, while the Netherlands made substantial gains. Cyprus and Slovenia enjoyed positive growth rates.
Future trends to watch include emerging markets such as the Netherlands and Belgium. Innovation in sustainable fishing and policies might drive further growth and efficiency across the European fresh hake sector.
Top countries in Fresh European Hake Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 143,510,000 | 2023 | -5.96% | -6.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 44,297,000 | 2023 | +0.82% | -3.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 40,374,000 | 2023 | -2.23% | -1.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 26,195,000 | 2023 | -2.93% | -0.027% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 17,545,000 | 2023 | +4.19% | +3.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 10,879,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | -6.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 5,264,500 | 2023 | -2.05% | +5.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 4,558,400 | 2023 | -6.99% | +2.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3,503,500 | 2023 | +2.16% | +10.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 136,860 | 2023 | -23.81% | +6.61% | View data |
