In 2023, France held the largest share of European fresh eel production for human consumption at 44.41 metric tons, followed by Denmark at 19.9 metric tons. Notable growth was seen in Poland with an increase of 10.48%, whereas Sweden experienced a significant decline of 22.93%. Poland's growth and Germany's modest rise of 5.78% contrast with declines in countries like Greece at 30.82% and Finland at 39.07%. Estonia showed a promising surge at 11.6%, while Portugal and Croatia saw declines of more than 11% each.
Future trends to watch for include the potential for Poland and Estonia to continue their growth, possibly due to favorable environmental or regulatory conditions. Meanwhile, countries with declining production, such as Greece and Finland, may need to adapt their strategies to stabilize their production levels. The overall European market may face challenges related to sustainability and conservation efforts affecting capture fisheries.
Top countries in Fresh European Eel Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 44.41 | 2023 | -6.03% | -4.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 19.9 | 2023 | -11.91% | -4.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 17.01 | 2023 | +4.52% | +10.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.47 | 2023 | +91.81% | +0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.28 | 2023 | -20.7% | -22.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.33 | 2023 | +12.4% | +5.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.47 | 2023 | +84.72% | -6.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.44 | 2023 | +23.6% | -11.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.32 | 2023 | +3.65% | +4.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.25 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |
