In 2023, France led European fresh gilthead seabream production in capture fisheries for human consumption with 1.37 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain and Greece. Year-on-year, France's production grew by 2%, and Greece saw a 6.12% increase. Spain had a slight decline of 1.31%, while Italy experienced a significant drop of 14.93%. Croatia, Cyprus, and Malta showed strong growth rates of 15.22%, 15.07%, and 45.86%, respectively. The United Kingdom had the highest percentage increase at 50.62%, although from a lower base.
Looking ahead, anticipated trends in European seabream capture fisheries include:
- Potential continued growth in countries showing recent positive trends, like Croatia and Malta.
- Monitoring France's leading status to see if it maintains its production capacity.
- Challenges in growth for countries with declining or lower production like Italy and the United Kingdom.
- Impact of environmental and regulatory changes on production capabilities in various countries.
Top countries in Fresh Gilthead Seabream Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,370 | 2023 | +0.68% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 750.93 | 2023 | +60.63% | -1.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 745.1 | 2023 | +6.5% | +6.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 466.4 | 2023 | +2.98% | -14.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 266.45 | 2023 | +16.15% | +15.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 241.75 | 2023 | +26.97% | +2.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 14.77 | 2023 | +1.85% | -0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 9.36 | 2023 | +114.03% | +15.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 3.5 | 2023 | +990.25% | +45.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.66 | 2023 | -0.21% | +50.62% | View data |
