France and the United Kingdom dominate the European capture of fresh spotted ray, with respective shares at 36.59% and 36.47% in 2023. While France experienced a significant drop of 17.08%, the UK saw a modest increase of 4.99% over the period. The Netherlands showed an 8.87% decline, contrasting with Portugal’s slight decrease of 1.88% and Spain’s growth of 3.95%. Italy stood out with a substantial rise of 26.38% in 2023.
Future trends:
- France's declining trend may continue without strategic interventions.
- The UK's consistent growth suggests strengthening their capture capabilities.
- Italy's increasing share presents opportunities for market expansion.
- Environmental regulations and sustainability efforts could impact future yields and distributions.
Top countries in Fresh Spotted Ray Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 36.59 | 2023 | -1.92% | -17.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 36.47 | 2023 | +4.32% | +4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 6.76 | 2023 | -33.16% | -8.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 5.89 | 2023 | -17.47% | -1.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.53 | 2023 | -25.07% | +3.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 4.55 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Italy | 2.5 | 2023 | -19.47% | +26.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.44 | 2022 | -38.46% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.14 | 2022 | +15.38% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.026 | 2022 | +102.86% | -16.34% | View data |
