Seabass and Seabream

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Seabass and seabream analysis - August 2025

08/09/2025

Seabass (Dicentrarhus labrax) prices across European markets recorded sharp increases in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting significant supply shortages (particularly for larger sizes) due to elevated mortality during the 2024 summer heatwave.

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Seabass and Seabream analysis - April 2025

06/05/2025

Global seabream prices commenced 2024 on a positive trajectory, with only modest declines observed for certain size categories. The global seabass and seabream markets are forecast to experience continued price increases throughout 2025 due to tightening supply, rising production costs, and sustained demand in key import markets.

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Seabass and seabream analysis - February 2025

03/03/2025

Türkiye’s seabass exports grew by 24 percent in volume but only 12 percent in value during the first nine months of 2024, while seabream exports increased by five percent in volume and 26 percent in value, year-on-year. Fluctuations of the Turkish lira against the Euro and the USD have influenced export revenues, with a weaker lira making Turkish seafood more competitive in foreign markets but reducing per-unit revenue in hard currency.

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Seabass and Seabream analysis - December 2024

28/11/2024

International trade for seabass and seabream remained stable during the first half of 2024, but prices have risen since then due to production declines with the approach of autumn. These high price levels are expected to persist through the end of 2024.

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Seabass Bream analysis - September 2024

10/11/2024

In 2024, the global harvests of European seabass and gilthead seabream are expected to increase, accompanied by a recovery in prices as compared to the year before. Consumption across regions is showing upward trends, while international trade volumes and production for domestic markets are also projected to develop positively. The two largest exporters remain Türkiye and Greece.

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly seabass and seabream analysis - April 2024

05/07/2024

The global trade for European seabass and gilthead seabream remains stable, with prices seeing limited variations in major markets such as Spain and Italy. Overall, supply growth has remained positive, showing a slight increase during the first nine months of 2023. Major producers continue to invest in production capacity as well as maintaining focus on improving the quality of the fish.