European Hunting and Gathering Domestic Extraction by Country

In 2023, Spain led European Hunting and Gathering Domestic Extraction with 174.23 thousand metric tons, despite a 2.85% decrease. France showed a positive trend with a 2.33% increase. Italy and Germany had modest declines and growth, respectively. Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, and Slovenia displayed notable increases, each experiencing growth exceeding 4%. Bulgaria faced a significant 15.52% decline. The five-year CAGR shows slight growth in Baltic countries like Latvia and Lithuania, contrasting with decreasing trends in Southern Europe and Switzerland. Croatia and Czech Republic maintain robust upward trajectories. Switzerland's consistent decline highlights potential structural market shifts.

Future trends to watch:

• Potential recovery in Southern Europe, with Spain and Italy possibly stabilizing despite recent declines.
• The Central and Eastern European regions, particularly Croatia and the Czech Republic, could continue to see strong growth, backed by rising domestic initiatives.
• Environmental policies and sustainable practices will likely impact extraction methods across Europe, adjusting market dynamics and potentially altering extraction volumes.
• Technological advancements in resource management could foster efficiency improvements, influencing future extraction rates.