In 2023, Spain led European anchovy production for human consumption, with Italy and Greece following. Significant growth was observed in Bulgaria and the Netherlands, albeit starting from a lower base, with 95.8% and 45.19% increases respectively. Conversely, Spain, Greece, Croatia, and the UK saw reductions, with Spain experiencing a 1.51% decline. Croatia, in particular, reduced by 5.33%, reflecting a challenging year. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests these trends may continue to diverge, highlighting regional variability.
Looking ahead, factors such as climate change impacts on marine biodiversity and EU fishing regulations are key areas that could reshape production trends. Sustainability initiatives and potential market shifts towards smaller yet rapidly growing producers like Bulgaria and the Netherlands are other areas to monitor.
Top countries in Total European Anchovy Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 81,084,000 | 2023 | -0.79% | -1.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 79,535,000 | 2023 | -3.16% | +3.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 19,615,000 | 2023 | -5.74% | -2.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 14,923,000 | 2023 | +23.47% | +6.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 8,730,900 | 2023 | -33.04% | -5.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,488,600 | 2022 | +71.54% | -19.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 422,980 | 2023 | +1.09% | -5.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 194,810 | 2023 | +582.3% | +45.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 156,100 | 2023 | +31.45% | +95.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 56,330 | 2023 | +39.1% | +9.78% | View data |
