In 2023, Italy led European Whole Fresh Mediterranean Moray production among capture fisheries for human consumption, with 143.8 metric tons. Spain and Portugal followed at 64.88 and 64.56 metric tons, respectively. Italy's production saw a year-on-year decrease of 5.31%, while Spain decreased by 3.87%. Portugal experienced a slight increase of 0.33%. France's production increased significantly by 20.79%. Croatia showed growth with a 1.83% rise. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate highlights France's resilience in increasing production compared to other countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impacts of climate change on species distribution and abundance.
- Policy shifts towards sustainable fishing practices.
- Advances in aquaculture technology potentially affecting wild capture demand.
- Market demand fluctuations due to culinary trends or economic conditions.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Mediterranean Moray Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 143.8 | 2023 | +2.35% | -5.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 64.88 | 2023 | -5.1% | -3.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 64.56 | 2023 | -0.37% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.2 | 2023 | +5.88% | +20.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 3.61 | 2023 | -2.33% | +1.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 3.56 | 2022 | +19.12% | +25.66% | View data |
