In 2023, Spain led European Albacore production with 19.28 thousand metric tons, followed by France at 7.41 thousand metric tons and Italy at 1.19 thousand metric tons. Portugal showed a notable increase of 13.74% in production from the previous year. Conversely, Cyprus and Malta experienced declines of 6.62% and 4.19%, respectively. The United Kingdom saw the steepest reduction at 11.25%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rates indicate varied trends across these countries, with some stabilizing, while others face declines.
Future trends to watch include the potential impacts of climate change on fish populations and ecosystems, regulatory changes on fishing quotas, and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood sourcing, which may influence production levels across different countries.
Top countries in Total Albacore Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 19,280 | 2023 | +7.89% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 7,410 | 2023 | -4.7% | +4.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,190 | 2023 | +1.34% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 942.16 | 2023 | +256.47% | +13.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 704.15 | 2022 | +14640% | +106.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 446 | 2023 | -0.69% | -6.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 145.5 | 2022 | -16.38% | -20.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 83.65 | 2023 | +67.71% | -4.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.3 | 2022 | -30.48% | -30.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.002 | 2023 | -20.83% | -11.25% | View data |
