In 2023, the Netherlands led European fresh squid production with a value of 19.576 million euros, followed by Spain with 13.618 million euros. Other notable producers included Portugal, Greece, and Italy, with smaller contributions from countries like Croatia and Slovenia. Notably, Sweden saw a substantial 33.27% increase, though from a smaller base.
Year-on-year variations showed significant changes: the Netherlands grew by 17.26%, while Italy declined sharply by 19.67%. Other countries experienced modest growth or slight declines, with Portugal and Cyprus showing notable increases.
Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) provides insight into the average annual production trend. Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production due to environmental changes, technological advancements in fishing practices, and economic factors affecting the squid supply chain across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh European Squid Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 19,576,000 | 2023 | -13.31% | +17.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13,618,000 | 2023 | -2.77% | -8.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 6,661,900 | 2023 | -4.21% | +11.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6,169,300 | 2023 | -1.5% | -1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5,994,800 | 2023 | -16.47% | -19.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 910,480 | 2023 | -36.52% | +5.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 143,230 | 2023 | +6.95% | +4.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 134,010 | 2023 | +19.99% | +11.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 131,190 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 6,790 | 2023 | +144.8% | +33.27% | View data |
