France leads European production of gutted fresh sharks, rays, and chimaeras with 39.37 metric tons in 2023. Spain and the UK follow, contributing 32.13 and 18.85 metric tons, respectively. Iceland, and Norway show positive year-on-year growth at 7.3% and 7.84%. Conversely, the Netherlands, UK, and other countries report declines. Overall, these figures highlight a critical focus on the top three contributors amid changing annual trends.
Future outlook suggests strategic investments and sustainable practices are essential to address declining trends in major countries and capitalize on growth in nations like Iceland and Norway. Monitoring ecological impacts and regulatory changes will be crucial.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 39.37 | 2023 | -0.73% | -1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 32.13 | 2023 | +74.92% | -1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 18.85 | 2023 | -6.23% | -6.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 4.75 | 2023 | +0.13% | +7.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.6 | 2023 | -17.17% | -4.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1.09 | 2022 | +14.41% | -5.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 0.63 | 2023 | +5450% | +7.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.35 | 2023 | -5.83% | -6.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.003 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0 | 2022 | -94.74% | -19.18% | View data |
