In 2023, Croatia was the leading producer of whole fresh sardines in Europe, accounting for the largest share. Spain and France followed, maintaining robust shares despite minor year-on-year fluctuations: Spain experienced a 1.61% increase, while France saw a slight decline of 1.31%. Portugal's production surged by 19.37%, reflecting significant growth in their sardine fisheries sector, contrasting with declines in Italy (14.18%) and Greece (10.19%). The Netherlands notably increased by 185.54%, marking the highest growth rate. Smaller producers like Malta and Belgium also show substantial growth, indicating possible expansion opportunities.
Future trends to watch include continued growth potential in emerging sectors such as the Netherlands or Malta. Factors such as environmental regulations, sustainability practices in fisheries, and demand shifts could greatly impact production shares. Monitoring technological advances in fishing and data improvements for yield predictions will be crucial in sustaining and potentially increasing production across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sardine Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 27.38 | 2023 | +4.21% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 19.08 | 2023 | -0.52% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.91 | 2023 | -3.31% | -1.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 15.75 | 2023 | -3.1% | +19.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.15 | 2023 | -6.6% | -14.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.74 | 2023 | +3.51% | +1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.86 | 2023 | -6.68% | -10.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.24 | 2023 | +38.39% | +185.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.025 | 2023 | +107510% | +53.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.003 | 2022 | +83.11% | View data |
