In 2023, Portugal led European Blackspot Seabream production, contributing the highest share in capture fisheries with a slight decrease of 2.47% from the previous year. Spain, holding the second spot, experienced a notable decline of 10.1%. Contrastingly, Italy showed growth at 2.98%, alongside Greece with a modest increase of 0.66%. France and the United Kingdom encountered reductions of 4.97% and 10.01%, respectively. Malta expanded its share with a 6.06% rise, while Croatia achieved a significant 14.03% growth. Minor producers like Ireland and Cyprus maintain negligible shares.
Future trends to watch include the continued impact of environmental regulations and demand changes, potentially affecting production scales. Innovations and sustainability practices may shift resulting in country-specific adaptations or challenges in persistent production.
Top countries in Fresh Blackspot Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 57.79 | 2023 | -13.65% | -2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.69 | 2023 | +0.49% | -10.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13 | 2023 | -0.5% | +2.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 8.7 | 2023 | +5.8% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.98 | 2023 | -10.98% | -4.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 2.01 | 2023 | +1.46% | +6.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.18 | 2023 | -3.59% | +14.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 0.089 | 2023 | +2.06% | -10.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.066 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.01 | 2022 | +0.64% | +51% | View data |
