In 2023, Spain led the European total production of sharks, rays, and chimaeras in capture fisheries, followed by France and Portugal. Notably, Spain's value stood at 60.753 million euros, showing a slight decrease of 0.77% compared to the previous year. France and Portugal followed with significant shares, each showcasing diverse year-on-year performance, with Portugal growing by 7.2%. Yearly growth variations displayed a mixed picture across countries, highlighted by positive trends in Belgium and the Netherlands but declines in Germany and Italy.
Looking forward, industry stakeholders should monitor the impact of regulatory environments on sustainability efforts, potential shifts in consumer preferences, and technological advancements in capture techniques that could alter the dynamics of sharks, rays, and chimaeras production in European fisheries.
Top countries in Total Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 60,753,000 | 2023 | -16.98% | -0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 21,210,000 | 2023 | -2.04% | -0.074% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 8,452,300 | 2023 | +6.3% | +7.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5,408,500 | 2023 | -4.42% | -4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5,145,400 | 2023 | +11.83% | -7.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3,685,400 | 2023 | -1.01% | +7.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,518,400 | 2023 | +7.31% | +9.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1,200,900 | 2023 | -0.37% | -3.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 916,330 | 2023 | -12.94% | +5.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 687,200 | 2023 | +8.93% | +5.21% | View data |
