In 2023, Spain led European hake production with 34.26 thousand metric tons but faced a 6.62% decline. The UK was the second largest producer with 17.43 thousand metric tons, showing a modest 1.5% increase. France and Italy experienced reductions of 4.18% and 3.44% respectively. Denmark saw the most significant decrease of 11.14%, while Norway rose by 6.75%. Interesting trends include Belgium's 7.25% increase and Germany's significant 38.5% jump, albeit from a lower base.
Future trends to monitor in European hake production involve sustainability efforts, fluctuations in demand, potential technological advancements in capture methods, and geopolitical influences that could impact overall yield by country.
Top countries in Total European Hake Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 34,260 | 2023 | -3.97% | -6.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17,430 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11,720 | 2023 | +1.09% | -4.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6,130 | 2023 | -2.35% | -3.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 4,100 | 2023 | -1.46% | +0.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 3,040 | 2023 | +1.04% | -11.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 2,510 | 2023 | +5.1% | +6.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1,650 | 2023 | +4.14% | +1.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1,160 | 2023 | -1.3% | +3.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 484.98 | 2023 | +20.4% | -1.75% | View data |
