EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data. #EuropeInMotion
By Alessio Dell'Anna & video by Léa Bequet
Published on
13/07/2026 - 9:51 GMT+2
Good news for conservationists: Europe's shark fin trade is declining.
Export volumes from the EU dropped by 15% from 2024 to 2025, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Le esportazioni europee diminuiscono del 15% tra il 2024 e il 2025. Gli squali restano però tra le specie più sfruttate,…
L’esportazione dall’UE è destinata principalmente a Paesi asiatici. Nel 2025 le principali destinazioni sono state Singapore e la…
DAKAR, July 17 — In the high seas off west Africa, a fisherman on a Chinese longline tuna vessel cuts the fins off a live shark…
In the high seas off West Africa, a fisherman on a Chinese longline tuna vessel cuts the fins off a live shark before throwing it…
Gov’ts agree to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins, and other products.
In the high seas off west Africa, a fisherman on a Chinese longline tuna vessel cuts the fins off a live shark before throwing it…
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