Fishing statistics
Fishery catches decreased by 1,2% mainly due to sardine landings reduction
- 2013
30 May 2014
Summary
In 2013 catches by fishing fleet (195 065 tonnes) decreased by 1.2%, despite an increase of 2.3% in external waters.
The fresh and chilled fishery products traded in auction declined for the third year in succession, standing at 144 654 tonnes (-4.4% compared to 2012), corresponding to the lowest volume of the last 7 years, mostly due to the reduction of the volume of marine fish catches, namely sardines and swordfish in the Mainland and tunas in Madeira.
This drop was accompanied by a decrease in value, especially in species such as horse mackerel, mackerel and octopus.
The trade balance in fisheries or related products from this activity showed a deficit of around 641 million Euros, corresponding to an improvement of 21 million Euros when compared to the previous year.
In 2013 catches by fishing fleet (195 065 tonnes) decreased by 1.2%, despite an increase of 2.3% in external waters.
The fresh and chilled fishery products traded in auction declined for the third year in succession, standing at 144 654 tonnes (-4.4% compared to 2012), corresponding to the lowest volume of the last 7 years, mostly due to the reduction of the volume of marine fish catches, namely sardines and swordfish in the Mainland and tunas in Madeira.
This drop was accompanied by a decrease in value, especially in species such as horse mackerel, mackerel and octopus.
The trade balance in fisheries or related products from this activity showed a deficit of around 641 million Euros, corresponding to an improvement of 21 million Euros when compared to the previous year.
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