The European seabass production landscape for 2023 reveals France as the dominant player with 53.93% of the market share. France experienced a decline of 3.18%, while Spain and Portugal witnessed growth at 3.73% and 2.92%, respectively. Notably, the Netherlands displayed significant growth, marking a 9.71% increase. Meanwhile, other countries like Greece, Belgium, and Croatia also showed positive trends. Conversely, Sweden recorded a substantial contraction of 25.26%. Over the last five years, the European seabass market has seen varied performance, with the Netherlands leading with a consistent CAGR.
Looking forward, expect shifts in production shares driven by advancements in sustainable fishing technologies and changing consumer preferences towards sustainably sourced seafood. Key trends include increasing consolidation within major producing countries and innovation in aquaculture practices that may impact market dynamics.
Top countries in Total European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 53.93 | 2023 | -19.55% | -3.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15.64 | 2023 | -0.46% | +3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 9.46 | 2023 | +9.84% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.44 | 2023 | -3.13% | -2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.81 | 2023 | +4.25% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.55 | 2023 | +2.66% | +9.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3.41 | 2023 | -6.08% | +4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.75 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.26 | 2023 | -1.32% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.1 | 2023 | -7.48% | +1.15% | View data |
