In 2023, Slovenia led European fresh Smooth-hound production value at 6.54 thousand euros per metric ton, despite a 2.36% decrease from the previous year. Italy saw a modest increase of 0.55%, maintaining competitiveness at 5.72. Croatia experienced a slight decline of 0.57%, positioning it third with 5.12. Portugal increased by 0.79%, tallying 4.72. Spain’s value decreased by 0.64%, noted at 4.31. The UK and Netherlands ranked lowest, each under 1, with a marginal decline around 0.39% for the UK. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate signifies fluctuating but relatively stable market conditions.
Future trends to monitor include market diversification, technological advancements in fishing methods, and sustainability efforts impacting production rate and pricing strategies across these European nations.
Top countries in Fresh Smooth-hound Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 6,540 | 2023 | +9.21% | -2.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 5,720 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 5,120 | 2023 | +1.5% | -0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 4,720 | 2023 | +2.96% | +0.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4,310 | 2023 | -3.23% | -0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 758.14 | 2023 | -1.2% | -0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 756.02 | 2022 | +23.53% | -4.07% | View data |
