| Product Code: ETC5339700 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import shipments of shark meat to Cape Verde in 2024 continued to see high concentration, with top exporting countries being Portugal, Senegal, Areas (not elsewhere specified), Morocco, and Guinea-Bissau. The market experienced significant growth with a CAGR of 14.27% from 2020 to 2024, and a notable growth rate of 49.5% from 2023 to 2024. This indicates a strong demand for shark meat in Cape Verde, with key players like Portugal and Senegal driving the market forward.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Overview |
3.1 Cape Verde Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for shark meat in Cape Verde due to cultural preferences and traditional dishes. |
4.2.2 Growth in tourism industry leading to higher consumption of shark meat in restaurants and hotels. |
4.2.3 Limited availability of alternative protein sources driving the demand for shark meat. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Conservation efforts and regulations to protect shark populations leading to restrictions on shark fishing. |
4.3.2 Negative publicity and campaigns by environmental groups against shark fishing and consumption. |
4.3.3 Health concerns and warnings about high mercury levels in shark meat impacting consumer perception and demand. |
5 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Trends |
6 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Segmentations |
6.1 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Shark Fin, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Shark Meat, 2021-2031F |
7 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of shark fishing permits issued by the government. |
8.2 Percentage of shark species considered endangered in Cape Verde waters. |
8.3 Level of compliance with regulations on shark fishing practices. |
8.4 Average mercury content in shark meat samples in Cape Verde markets. |
8.5 Number of tourists visiting Cape Verde and consuming shark meat dishes. |
9 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Cape Verde Shark Meat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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