Top Panga Seabream Fishing Countries

The Panga seabream (Pagrus pagrus), also known as the common seabream or red porgy, is a prized demersal fish species found in the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea. Characterized by its deep, laterally compressed body and silvery-pink coloration, the Panga seabream is highly valued for its firm, white flesh and is targeted by both commercial and recreational fisheries. The top countries involved in harvesting Panga seabream are Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Portugal, where it is caught using trawls, longlines, and artisanal methods. Spain and Greece, in particular, have developed significant aquaculture operations to supplement wild catches, making them leading producers in both wild and farmed Panga seabream. The species is an important part of the Mediterranean seafood market and is exported throughout Europe and beyond, supporting local economies and traditional fishing communities.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.