In 2024, France dominated European fresh Thornback Ray production, capturing 32.52% of the market, followed by Spain at 16.59%. Portugal, the UK, and Italy held significant shares with 15.99%, 14.94%, and 9.99%, respectively. Among smaller contributors, Belgium showed robust growth with a 10.11% increase in 2023, while Denmark surged remarkably by 170.43%, indicating potential growth from a minimal base. Contrarily, Italy experienced a notable decline of 13.31%. Over the past five years, most countries showed stable or marginal positive growth, barring sporadic fluctuations in the dataset.
Future trends to monitor include the potential expansion in underrepresented markets such as Denmark due to recent growth, and the impact of economic and environmental policies across EU countries. Continued investment in sustainable capture techniques and shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainably sourced seafood can also influence production dynamics significantly.
Top countries in Fresh Thornback Ray Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 32.52 | 2023 | +7.56% | +4.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.59 | 2023 | -1.55% | +18.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 15.99 | 2023 | +7.03% | +2.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 14.94 | 2023 | +1.73% | +0.094% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.99 | 2023 | +39.96% | -13.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.76 | 2023 | -1.56% | +10.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.66 | 2023 | -34.61% | +0.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.59 | 2023 | +60.71% | +170.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.12 | 2023 | -7.91% | -5.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.037 | 2023 | +26.38% | View data |
