Reports

This report presents the results of the analysis of a portfolio of 841 EU projects - completed or ongoing - relevant to the EU Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030”. These projects have been funded by 16 EU programmes in a period of 9 years...

This document provides an analysis of large trout price structure and distribution of value in the supply chains, focusing on the cases of Spain and Italy. It includes a description of the product; an analysis of production and market trends at EU...

This first edition of the BlueInvest Investor Report aimed to provide investors with market knowledge on the EU blue economy to support their investment decisions. Therefore, this report is addressed to investors who are actively engaged or...

Climate change events are impacting EU Postharvest (PH) value chains, resulting in rising costs and unpredictable supply flows of raw materials. Despite this, direct economic costs (e.g. fuel, transport) are the top priority for producers to mitigate...

This report describes the implementation and results of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation, in accordance with Article 48 of that Regulation. The report follows the structure of the CMO Regulation.

This study examines the EU Algae Initiative of the European Commission and gives an overview of the European algae sector in terms of production, applications, opportunities and barriers. The 23 targeted actions proposed by the Commission have been...

The EUMOFA Country Profiles offer a snapshot of the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain in each EU Member State, providing data and information, among others, on their fishing fleets, trade flows, producer organisations and consumers' behaviors.

The EUMOFA EU Profile offers a snapshot of the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain in the EU, providing data and information, among others, on its fishing fleets, trade flows, producer organisations and consumers' behaviors.

This study assesses the market for sturgeon and sturgeon meat, specifically its production, trade and consumption in and outside the EU.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the latest information available on the production, economic value, structure and competitive performance of the aquaculture sector at the national and EU level. It includes data for 2008 to 2020 and...

The objective of this technical study was to identify the main trends and practices for the allocation of marine space for the development of aquaculture across the EU, within the Maritime Spatial Plans (MSPs) produced to date. Based on consultation...

This roadmap outlines a systems change approach to transform aquaculture into a more sustainable and inclusive sector. It identifies four key pathways for large-scale impact, including:

This publication delves into the Mediterranean and Black Sea aquaculture sector, which produces nearly 3 million tonnes of aquatic foods annually. It highlights the sector's role in sustaining livelihoods, supporting coastal communities, and...

This publication examines the life cycle, distribution, and decline of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), a migratory species spanning coastal, transitional, and inland waters across Europe and the Mediterranean. Highlighting the dramatic...

This 2023 special edition of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) flagship publication, The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries, updates statistics and figures on the status and management of fisheries in the...

This report has identified ten global seaweed markets with the potential to grow by an additional USD 11.8 billion by 2030. Yet, much of the seaweed sector’s value remains untapped - it has clear growth potential beyond its current markets. Today...

The European Union (EU) uses biomass to meet its needs for food and feed, energy, and materials. The demand and supply of biomass have environmental, social, and economic impacts. Understanding biomass supply, demand, costs, and their associated...

The main objective of this report is to provide support to policymakers and stakeholders in the quest for a sustainable development of oceans, coastal resources and, most notably, to the development and implementation of polices and initiatives under...

The conceptual framework of the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System was designed to assess the EU’s progress towards a circular and sustainable bioeconomy. Indicators were selected to cover the various parts of the framework but gaps in the knowledge or...

Fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants are fundamental, essential and indispensable foods eaten by people around the world as part of healthy diets, cultural heritage and culinary tradition. Small-scale artisanal fisheries and fish farmers...