In 2023, the European total thornback ray production in capture fisheries was led by France at 30.31 metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom at 22.54 metric tons, and Portugal at 15.04 metric tons. Spain showed a significant year-on-year increase of 13.09%, while Denmark's production surged by 175.14%. Italy experienced a notable decline by 17.14%, whereas Norway's production leapt by 75.75%. Out of the smaller producing countries, Bulgaria posted a modest increase, and Croatia's production remained stable.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of climate change on marine habitats, potentially influencing thornback ray populations.
- Policy and regulatory changes in the EU fisheries sector, which may affect capture capacities and methods.
- Technological advancements in fisheries which might improve sustainable capture practices.
- Market demand fluctuations for thornback ray across Europe and potential export opportunities which could shape production priorities.
Top countries in Total Thornback Ray Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30.31 | 2023 | +4.58% | +2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 22.54 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 15.04 | 2023 | +6.56% | +4.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 13.47 | 2023 | -18.87% | +13.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.13 | 2023 | +28.11% | -17.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.5 | 2023 | -19.44% | +5.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.47 | 2023 | +2.79% | +6.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.76 | 2023 | +42.9% | +175.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.51 | 2023 | +87.01% | +75.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.26 | 2023 | -4.36% | +4.18% | View data |
