In 2023, Italy led European fresh annular seabream production with 331.4 Metric Tons, showing a significant growth of 10.24% year-on-year. Greece and Spain followed with 116.21 and 101.27 Metric Tons respectively, but each experienced declines, with Greece seeing a notable decrease of 10.27% and Spain dropping 1.61%. Other countries like Portugal and France showed varied performances, the latter increasing by 23.6%. Smaller producers such as Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, and Cyprus experienced steep declines, with Cyprus facing a drastic drop of 67.06%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change on fish habitats, growth in sustainable fishing practices, and evolving regulations affecting capture fisheries. Italy's dominance may continue, while other countries might seek innovations to boost production despite environmental challenges.
Top countries in Fresh Annular Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 331.4 | 2023 | +36.21% | +10.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 116.21 | 2023 | +6.22% | -10.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 101.27 | 2023 | +5.51% | -1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 40.39 | 2023 | +12.49% | -2.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.5 | 2023 | +1.35% | +23.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.83 | 2023 | -65.39% | -12.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.2 | 2023 | -33.23% | -36.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 0.093 | 2023 | -63.08% | -21.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 0.003 | 2023 | -99.53% | -67.06% | View data |
