European squid production in capture fisheries showed significant variability by country. The Netherlands led with 2.68 thousand metric tons, while Spain and Portugal followed with 1.06 and 0.69 thousand metric tons respectively. Year-on-year analysis for 2023 highlighted substantial growth for the Netherlands at 19.21%, whereas Italy faced a steep decline of 23.62%. Portugal showed a notable increase of 12.01%, and Cyprus had an encouraging growth rate at 9.27%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations, climate change affecting squid habits, and technological advancements in capture fisheries which could alter the production dynamics across European countries.
Top countries in Total European Squid Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 2,680 | 2023 | +1.58% | +19.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,060 | 2023 | -1.24% | -7.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 692.06 | 2023 | -0.15% | +12.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 564.75 | 2023 | -2.66% | -1.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 343.3 | 2023 | -22.51% | -23.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 102.25 | 2023 | -24.09% | +8.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 10.71 | 2023 | +15.59% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 10.7 | 2023 | +3.52% | +9.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 10.27 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 8.7 | 2023 | -2.3% | +0.94% | View data |
