The leading producer of Fresh Small-spotted Catshark in Europe remains France, capturing 2.98 thousand metric tons, though it faced a 4.02% decrease in 2023. The United Kingdom follows, with a slight increase of 3.84%, reaching 2.36 thousand metric tons. Spain saw notable growth of 7.77%, producing 1.21 thousand metric tons. Belgium and the Netherlands showed modest increases of 4.67% and 7.39%, respectively. Italy experienced a significant decline of 16.56%. Denmark and Croatia's production remained essentially unchanged.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in Italy's production and continued increases in Spain and the Netherlands, driven by sustainable fishing practices and policy changes. Monitoring environmental impacts and regulatory adjustments will be crucial for future growth and sustainability in this sector.
Top countries in Fresh Small-spotted Catshark Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,980 | 2023 | -0.34% | -4.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 2,360 | 2023 | +4.48% | +3.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,210 | 2023 | +3.56% | +7.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 478.3 | 2023 | -1.14% | +4.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 262.33 | 2023 | -4.92% | +7.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 139 | 2023 | +16.61% | -16.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.7 | 2023 | +13.33% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 0.92 | 2022 | -46% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.32 | 2023 | +61.65% | View data |
