In 2023, Spain led European production of tunas, bonitos, and billfishes with a value of 758.45 million euros, showing a 5.24% increase. Italy and France followed, growing 3.09% and 5.53% respectively. Portugal saw a slight decline of 1.35%, while Greece held steady with a minimal decrease. Croatia experienced a notable increase of 6.29%, whereas Cyprus reduced by 2.7%. Norway achieved significant growth at 39.44%, despite the smaller scale of operations. The Netherlands and Slovenia faced substantial declines. Iceland remained negligible in this context.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential expansion in production and technology utilization in high-performing countries like Spain and Norway.
- Environmental and regulatory impacts on fish populations and country production levels.
- Changes in consumer demand influencing production focus.
- Evolving trade policies and economic conditions affecting the European fisheries market.
Top countries in Total Tunas, Bonitos and Billfishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 758,450,000 | 2023 | -3.12% | +5.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 78,383,000 | 2023 | +3.81% | +3.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 57,591,000 | 2023 | +3.7% | +5.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 26,596,000 | 2023 | +9.71% | -1.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 13,330,000 | 2023 | +2.22% | -0.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 5,066,700 | 2022 | +10.91% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 1,435,500 | 2023 | -21.09% | +6.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 1,346,100 | 2023 | +5.23% | -2.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 640,440 | 2023 | +5.07% | +39.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 66,380 | 2023 | -24.46% | -13.73% | View data |