In 2023, Spain dominated the European total tunas, bonitos, and billfishes production for human consumption with an 89.95% share. France and Portugal followed significantly behind with shares of 3.46% and 3.14%, respectively. Noteworthy year-on-year variations show a decline in Spain's production by 3.32%, Portugal by 5.74%, and Netherlands by 11.37%. Conversely, Croatia and Norway experienced positive growth at 3.58% and a remarkable 56.11% increase, respectively. Over a five-year period, the trends suggest that the overall production is diversifying slightly across multiple smaller contributors while Spain's production marginally declines.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Norway to increase its share further due to its substantial year-on-year growth, driven by investments in sustainable fisheries and advanced capture technologies. Additionally, the steady performance from smaller nations like Croatia could signal emerging opportunities for these countries to expand their market presence.
Top countries in Total Tunas, Bonitos and Billfishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 89.95 | 2023 | +3.87% | -3.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3.46 | 2023 | -3.99% | -1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 3.14 | 2023 | +10.14% | -5.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2.88 | 2023 | -1.9% | -0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 0.83 | 2023 | -10.79% | -3.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 0.18 | 2022 | -20.06% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 0.15 | 2023 | -0.57% | -6.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.073 | 2023 | -10.4% | +3.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.047 | 2023 | -3.53% | -11.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.031 | 2023 | +7.98% | +56.11% | View data |
