In 2023, Italy led European Atlantic Bluefin Tuna capture fisheries with 4.2 thousand metric tons. Spain followed with approximately 2.68 thousand metric tons, despite a decrease of 3.91% from the previous year. France saw significant growth of 9.23%, contributing 0.97339 thousand metric tons. Other notable increases included Croatia (10.95%) and Portugal (10.21%). Greece grew by 8.11%, reaching 0.42676 thousand metric tons. Norway showed exceptional growth at 56.63%, while Malta recorded a decrease of 8.56%. Ireland's production was up by 32.89%, whereas Cyprus experienced a moderate growth of 5.06%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased sustainable fishing practices, regulatory impacts on quotas, and the role of climate change on tuna populations and distribution. Growth in specific countries such as Norway points to changing dynamics in the industry's geographic distribution.
Top countries in Total Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 4,200 | 2023 | +5.89% | +1.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 2,680 | 2023 | -55.03% | -3.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 973.39 | 2023 | +8.55% | +9.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 426.76 | 2023 | +0.7% | +8.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 186.67 | 2023 | +16.3% | +10.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 99.19 | 2023 | +2.58% | +10.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 98.98 | 2023 | +9.79% | +56.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 88.76 | 2023 | -35.81% | -8.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 9.33 | 2023 | +38.82% | +32.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 5.7 | 2022 | View data |
