In 2024, Italy led the European whole fresh smooth-hound production in capture fisheries for human consumption with significant financial stakes, followed by Spain and Croatia. Year-on-year analysis reveals notable growth in Italy and Croatia, with 6.37% and 11.2% respectively in 2023. The highest growth was observed in the Netherlands, with a 31.03% increase, while the United Kingdom showed steady progress with a 5.31% rise. Over the last two years, Slovenia and Portugal also demonstrated notable positive trends, albeit at lower monetary values. The five-year CAGR indicates consistent growth patterns across most countries.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansion in Italy due to continued growth, increased competitiveness in Croatia, and potential catching up from the United Kingdom. Monitoring Portugal and Slovenia's performance might reveal opportunities in niche markets within Europe, while the Netherlands could capitalize further on its recent exponential growth.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Smooth-hound Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,828,400 | 2023 | +34.39% | +6.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 247,270 | 2023 | -8.88% | +1.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 224,620 | 2023 | +2.3% | +11.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 178,230 | 2023 | +2.31% | +5.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 62,700 | 2023 | -11.26% | +31.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 39,530 | 2023 | +2.62% | +6.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 15,600 | 2023 | +100.47% | +10.25% | View data |
