In 2023, France led European Whole Fresh Smooth-hounds production with 2.9 thousand metric tons, showing a year-on-year growth of 1.16%. Italy and Greece followed with much lower production figures of 0.2025 and 0.12066 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notably, Greece experienced a significant decline of 9.76%. Other countries like the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia had minimal production levels, with Portugal seeing a sharp decrease of 22.76%. Slovenia, although negligible in volume, showed a modest increase of 2.88%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential growth in France's dominance in the market.
- Recovery or further decline in Greece and Portugal's production.
- Exploration of sustainable fishing practices across European countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Smooth-hounds Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,900 | 2023 | -1.37% | +1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 202.5 | 2022 | -27.11% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 120.66 | 2023 | -0.45% | -9.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1.7 | 2022 | +33.56% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1.65 | 2023 | -41.07% | -22.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1.52 | 2022 | -63.64% | -30.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 1.23 | 2022 | -3.92% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.23 | 2023 | +6.91% | +2.88% | View data |
