Spain: The production of bluefin tuna falls by 13.3%, of which the Region of Murcia is the national leader

The production of bluefin tuna in the Region of Murcia has experienced a drop of 13.3% last year, when 4,505 tons were computed with a value of over 84.74 million euros, compared to 5,200 tons in 2020. However, the Region of Murcia is the leading producer of bluefin tuna in the country, as well as being one of the areas in Spain with the highest aquaculture activity per kilometer of coastline. 84% of regional bluefin tuna production is exported to countries such as the United States, China and Korea, although the main recipient is Japan, the most demanding and knowledgeable market in the world, which receives 70% of the bluefin tuna from the Cartagena region. These data are part of the Production Guide of the bluefin tuna in the Cartagena region, promoted by the COEC employers' association, with the collaboration of the Ricardo Fuentes company. During the presentation of the publication, the Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and the Environment, Antonio Luengo, ...