The European production of whole fresh European hake in capture fisheries reveals Spain as the leading country with 10.99 thousand metric tons, followed by Italy and Greece with 6.14 and 4.08 thousand metric tons respectively in 2023. France, Croatia, and Portugal also contributed significantly. Most countries, like Ireland and Norway, showed remarkable percentage increases in production from the previous year. Contrastingly, Spain and France exhibited notable declines of 7.39% and 9.55% respectively. A smaller base of countries like Slovenia, Cyprus, and Denmark displayed growth despite their minor contributions to overall production.
Future trends point towards increased production stability in traditionally strong countries like Spain and Italy, potentially influenced by advancements in sustainable fishing practices. Technological innovations and shifts in EU fishing policies could further impact yields, especially in smaller producer countries seeking to expand their market share. Watch for environmental factors affecting fishery outputs as climate patterns evolve.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Hake Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 10,990 | 2023 | +12.09% | -7.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 6,140 | 2023 | -2.17% | -3.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 4,080 | 2023 | -1.92% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,260 | 2023 | -7.97% | -9.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 1,160 | 2023 | -1.3% | +3.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 927.22 | 2023 | +4.18% | -3.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 117.22 | 2023 | +5.51% | +29.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 101.13 | 2023 | +94.34% | +299% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 14.22 | 2023 | +89.6% | +7.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 3.33 | 2023 | -7.53% | +8.64% | View data |
