In 2023, France dominated European whole fresh cuttlefish production with over half of the metric tons share at 53.93%, followed by Italy with 15.96% and Spain at 11.38%. Other significant contributors included Greece, Netherlands, and Belgium. Over the last year, France saw a 9.04% increase, while the Netherlands experienced a remarkable 40.42% growth. Conversely, Italy and Greece faced downturns of 11.02% and 5.55% respectively. Over the five-year period, France consistently showed robust growth, but emerging nations like the Netherlands are rising quickly.
Future trends to watch include the Netherlands potentially challenging larger markets with its rapid growth, technological advancements in sustainable fishing, and potential policy changes in the European Union regarding fishing practices and quotas, which could influence production dynamics across different countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Cuttlefish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 53.93 | 2023 | +7.24% | +9.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.96 | 2023 | -10.43% | -11.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.38 | 2023 | +2.32% | +1.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 7.43 | 2023 | +10.66% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.78 | 2023 | -0.19% | +40.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 5.84 | 2023 | -22.14% | +7.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.72 | 2023 | +5.85% | +2.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.78 | 2023 | +5.54% | -3.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.43 | 2023 | -19.14% | -2.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.069 | 2023 | +52.52% | -0.72% | View data |
