In 2023, France led European seabass production in capture fisheries with a value of 40.352 million euros, followed by Spain and Portugal. Notable year-to-year growth was seen in Cyprus (15.88%) and Denmark (12.3%), while the United Kingdom experienced a decline of 2.74%. The Netherlands demonstrated strong growth with a 9.71% increase. Sweden saw a significant decline of 25.28%, and Norway showed no growth. Over the past five years, production has been stable with slight variations.
Looking forward, increased sustainability practices, climate change impacts, and EU fishing regulations could significantly influence future trends in seabass fisheries production across Europe.
Top countries in Total European Seabass Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 40,352,000 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 8,941,100 | 2023 | -0.46% | +3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5,411,000 | 2023 | +9.84% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,253,500 | 2023 | -3.14% | -2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3,892,100 | 2023 | +4.25% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,172,500 | 2023 | +2.66% | +9.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,949,800 | 2023 | -6.08% | +4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,001,700 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 148,740 | 2023 | -1.32% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 58,730 | 2023 | -7.48% | +1.15% | View data |
