The 2023 data showed Spain leading European Mediterranean horse mackerel production valued at 2.7932 million euros, followed by France with 1.8651 million euros. Bulgaria experienced a slight decline in production value by 5.02%, while Italy saw a significant decrease of 36.46%. Portugal had a modest increase of 1.11%, while Romania's production decreased by 1.11%. Croatia's production remained stagnant.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Spain and France's production due to increased demand and possible investments in technology.
- Italy must address the steep decline by implementing recovery strategies.
- Monitoring evolving environmental regulations impacting capture fisheries across the Mediterranean region.
Top countries in Total Mediterranean Horse Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 2,793,200 | 2023 | -19.61% | +6.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,865,100 | 2023 | +1.29% | +11.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 340,400 | 2023 | +14.42% | -5.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 189,850 | 2023 | -50.63% | -36.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 152,290 | 2023 | +21.76% | +1.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 68,540 | 2023 | +16.31% | -1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 19,280 | 2023 | +414.42% | View data |
