In 2023, France led European whole fresh European eel production with 206.6 metric tons, followed by Denmark and Poland at 164.19 and 123.74 metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year variations in 2023 included a significant decline in France (-12.5%) and Portugal (-11.53%), while Poland (11.08%) and Estonia (11.6%) experienced growth. The market showed varying trends across countries, with a notable reduction in Finland (-39.07%) and Greece (-30.82%).
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include environmental regulations and conservation efforts that might impact eel populations. Additionally, consumer demand shifts in sustainable seafood and potential technological advances in aquaculture could reshape regional production dynamics.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Eel Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 206.6 | 2023 | +1.87% | -12.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 164.19 | 2023 | +4.12% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 123.74 | 2023 | +7.4% | +11.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 45.09 | 2023 | +88.42% | -0.0089% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 9.12 | 2022 | -52.13% | -36.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 8.85 | 2023 | +12.67% | +4.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3.09 | 2023 | +23.6% | -11.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.79 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.86 | 2023 | -44.7% | +11.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.72 | 2023 | +80.75% | -31.02% | View data |
