In 2023, Croatia led European whole fresh swordfish production in capture fisheries at 10.62 thousand euros per metric ton, followed closely by Greece with 10.06 and Italy with 9.68. Cyprus and Malta also posted high values, at 9.25 and 9.17 respectively. Portugal and Spain had the lowest values, with Portugal at 7.91 and Spain at 7.28. The year-on-year changes indicated a notable increase for Cyprus at 6.98%, while France experienced a decline of 4.01%. Over the last five years, prices experienced various fluctuations, shaping a volatile landscape in swordfish valuation.
Future trends to monitor include potential regulatory impacts on capture fisheries, technological advancements in fishing methods, and shifts in market demand and trade policies. Sustainability concerns are likely to drive changes in fishing practices and quota distributions in European markets.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Swordfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 10,620 | 2023 | +2.99% | +1.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 10,060 | 2023 | +0.016% | +0.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9,680 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 9,250 | 2023 | -2.02% | +6.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 9,170 | 2022 | +10.86% | +7.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 7,910 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 7,460 | 2023 | +4.41% | -4.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 7,280 | 2023 | +1.51% | -0.13% | View data |
