The Netherlands leads the European Total Blue Whiting Poutassou production with 131.25 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decrease of 2.64% in 2023. Norway, the second-largest producer, saw a significant increase of 84.17%, reaching 24.97 thousand metric tons. Spain's production remained stable with a slight decline of 0.12%. France, Iceland, and Germany experienced moderate growth, whereas Greece noticed a sharp decrease of 14.76%. The UK had a notable rise of 12.14% despite its lower production volume. Over the past five years, varying contributions from each nation shaped the overall trend.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainability practices on production volumes, especially in leading countries like the Netherlands and Norway.
- Policy changes and their influence on smaller producers like Greece and Portugal.
- The potential for technological advancements or investments that could drive efficiency and increase output, particularly in countries with current lower production figures.
- Global demand shifts for human consumption influencing European capture fisheries strategies.
Top countries in Total Blue Whiting Poutassou Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 131,250 | 2023 | +8.53% | -2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 24,970 | 2023 | -35.4% | +84.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 24,780 | 2023 | -1.14% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6,520 | 2023 | -1.66% | +0.078% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 3,650 | 2023 | -3.21% | +26.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2,070 | 2023 | -11.11% | +3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1,730 | 2023 | -11.56% | +3.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 495.29 | 2023 | +0.099% | -14.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 323.03 | 2023 | +6.85% | +12.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 75.9 | 2023 | -31.74% | -15.42% | View data |
