In 2023, Spain led European Total Raja Rays Production for human consumption with 74.04 metric tons, despite a 10.31% decrease. Greece and Norway captured the second and third spots with 15.6 and 12.61 metric tons, respectively, with Greece seeing a slight decline of 2.47% while Norway's figures remained stable year-on-year. Portugal and Croatia marked substantial output with Portugal experiencing a significant surge of 42.72% and Croatia a modest increase of 2.95%. Italy showed the most remarkable growth at 64.73%, while Ireland, Denmark, and Belgium contributed minimal production volumes, with Denmark experiencing a 63.03% decrease.
Future trends anticipate increased sustainability measures across the industry, potentially hiking production costs but promoting long-term viability. Innovations in fishing techniques and international collaborations could also influence production dynamics and boost output, particularly for countries like Italy and Portugal that have shown recent growth.
Top countries in Total Raja Rays Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 74.04 | 2023 | -18.18% | -10.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 15.6 | 2023 | -7.23% | -2.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 12.61 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 7.77 | 2023 | +367.89% | +42.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 6.29 | 2023 | +3.21% | +2.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.48 | 2023 | -24.3% | +64.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 0.042 | 2022 | -44.4% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.031 | 2023 | -48% | -63.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.018 | 2022 | 0% | -26.52% | View data |
