In 2023, France led European cuttlefish production in capture fisheries for human consumption, outputting 9.6 thousand metric tons and showing an 8.06% increase from the previous year. Italy, despite being the second-largest producer, decreased by 11.83% to 3.03 thousand metric tons. Spain followed with 2.27 thousand metric tons, up by 2.13%. The Netherlands exhibited strong growth, increasing by 41.57% to 1.3 thousand metric tons. Meanwhile, Greece saw an 8.66% drop in production, while Belgium rose by 8.01%. Portugal's production slightly increased by 2.45%, whereas Ireland and Croatia saw slight declines. Cyprus and Slovenia showed minimal variations, with Cyprus declining slightly and Slovenia seeing a modest rise.
Future trends to watch in European cuttlefish production include potential impacts from climate change affecting habitats, policy shifts in fishing quotas, and advancements in sustainable fishing techniques. Additionally, consumer demand fluctuations and economic conditions may influence production dynamics across these countries.
Top countries in Total Cuttlefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 9,600 | 2023 | +0.81% | +8.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 3,030 | 2023 | -11.45% | -11.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,270 | 2023 | +1.93% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,300 | 2023 | -1.16% | +41.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 1,160 | 2023 | -6.39% | -8.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1,120 | 2023 | -21.83% | +8.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 862.64 | 2023 | +4.73% | +2.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 145.5 | 2023 | +5.5% | -3.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 78.89 | 2023 | -19% | -2.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 12.78 | 2023 | +52.52% | -0.72% | View data |
