The European octopus production in capture fisheries for human consumption shows Portugal leading with 5.34 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain and Italy. In 2023, Portugal recorded a year-on-year growth of 1.35%, while Spain and Italy saw slight declines. France experienced significant growth at 26.06%, while Croatia's production rose by 5.5%. Notably, the Netherlands showed the highest growth percentage at 37.16%, albeit from a smaller base. Cyprus and Sweden's production remained negligible.
Looking ahead, the future trends indicate potential growth in sustainable fishing practices and escalating demand driven by the increasing popularity of octopus in European cuisine, especially in countries with emerging seafood markets.
Top countries in Total Octopus Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 5,340 | 2023 | -7.17% | +1.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,160 | 2023 | -18.19% | -0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3,510 | 2023 | +0.89% | -1.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,820 | 2023 | +5.31% | +26.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 2,280 | 2022 | -2.97% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 138.32 | 2023 | +1.21% | +5.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 4.9 | 2023 | +16.34% | -14.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.9 | 2023 | +124.5% | +37.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.007 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.006 | 2023 | View data |
