In 2023, Poland led European freshwater fish production in capture fisheries with a significant share, followed by Finland and Latvia. Poland, Finland, and Latvia experienced growth rates of 3.6%, 3.1%, and 1.11% respectively, illustrating steady increases. Estonia and Germany saw declines at -3.61% and -6.74%. Sweden and France reported notable increases of 7.3% and 8.71%. Conversely, significant reductions in production were noted in the Netherlands and Portugal, decreasing by 20.31% and 16.97%.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise of Poland’s production due to technological advancements and sustainable practices. Meanwhile, environmental policies and changing aquatic ecosystems may drive variations in other countries' outputs, particularly in those experiencing declines.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 34.48 | 2023 | +2.31% | +3.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 22.35 | 2023 | +0.87% | +3.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 15.87 | 2023 | +125.3% | +1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 15.69 | 2023 | +0.94% | -3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10.29 | 2023 | +25.24% | -6.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 0.66 | 2023 | +41.44% | +7.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.33 | 2023 | +70.22% | -1.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.15 | 2023 | +127.29% | -5.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.13 | 2023 | -42.47% | +8.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.026 | 2023 | +249.43% | -20.31% | View data |
