In 2023, Italy led the production of red mullet in European capture fisheries with 2.66 thousand metric tons, though experiencing a 17.26% decrease year-on-year. Spain and Greece followed closely, with Spain showing a 3.42% increase, while Greece observed a slight decline at -1.36%. France displayed a positive trend with a 5.86% increase. Notably, the Netherlands saw an impressive 211.79% surge, though starting from a smaller base. Bulgaria and Croatia reported substantial declines of -13.66% and -5.37%, respectively, alongside Portugal which dropped significantly by -29.56%.
Future trends to monitor include potential recovery in Italy and continued growth in countries with smaller production bases, like the Netherlands. Environmental regulations and shifts in marine ecosystem patterns will likely further influence production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Total Red Mullet Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,660 | 2023 | -12.38% | -17.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,700 | 2023 | +5.23% | +3.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1,690 | 2023 | +0.77% | -1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 638.5 | 2023 | -1.27% | -5.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 317.1 | 2023 | +57.74% | -13.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 280 | 2023 | +12.99% | +5.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 26.26 | 2022 | -23.88% | +60.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 17.39 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 10.49 | 2023 | -12.63% | -7.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 5.98 | 2021 | +212.66% | View data |
