In 2023, Finland led European whole fresh smelt production with 51.01 metric tons, comprising the majority of the capture fisheries share. Over the year, only Estonia (20.52%) and Poland (45.72%) showed significant growth, whereas Latvia and the Netherlands experienced notable declines at -24.29% and -25.45% respectively. Sweden showed remarkable year-on-year growth at 121.07%, albeit from a small base. The five-year CAGR across countries indicates generally modest shifts with significant year-on-year volatility.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in dominant countries as production efficiencies improve or fluctuate and changing demand dynamics within the EU. Attention should be given to environmental factors impacting production and policies affecting trade and fishing rights.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 51.01 | 2023 | +3.03% | -0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 26.06 | 2023 | +3.55% | +20.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 18.49 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 4.23 | 2023 | +59.67% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.96 | 2023 | +177.21% | -25.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.87 | 2023 | -5.49% | -11.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.33 | 2022 | -11.38% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.2 | 2023 | +50.58% | +45.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.13 | 2023 | +277% | +40.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.002 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
