The European production of Whole Fresh Tunas, Bonitos, and Billfishes in capture fisheries for human consumption in 2023 highlights Spain's dominance with 57.66 metric tons, experiencing a marginal increase of 1.16% from the previous year. Portugal and France follow as significant contributors despite their production declining by 5.05% and 3.5% respectively. Italy saw a slight growth of 1.73%, while Greece decreased by 2.94%. Smaller players like Cyprus and Croatia noted notable contractions, and Nordic countries like Norway had the most significant declines. Over the past five years, production has shown varied performance, with a calculated average variation evident in varying Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGRs).
Looking ahead, European production trends for these species are expected to be influenced by factors such as climate change, regulation changes, and technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices. Monitoring consumer trends towards sustainable sourcing and dietary changes could further impact production levels across countries. Spain is likely to maintain its lead, while other countries may need to adapt to preserve or grow their shares.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Tunas, Bonitos and Billfishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 57.66 | 2023 | +15.98% | +1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 16.68 | 2023 | +15.19% | -5.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.83 | 2023 | +0.045% | -3.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.85 | 2023 | +8.62% | +1.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 4.39 | 2023 | -10.47% | -2.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 0.78 | 2023 | +0.53% | -6.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 0.77 | 2022 | -16.86% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.25 | 2023 | -7.85% | -5.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.067 | 2022 | +140.22% | +316.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.033 | 2023 | -56.53% | -3.19% | View data |
