In 2023, Spain led European wild fish import volumes, despite a slight decline, while France and Sweden saw increases of 1.06% and 2.48% respectively. Notable growth was seen in countries like Poland (4.15%) and Latvia (8.64%). Conversely, Malta and Germany witnessed declines, with Malta experiencing an 11.29% drop. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years varied significantly, reflecting diverse regional drivers and market dynamics.
Future trends to watch:
- Growing demands for sustainable sourcing impacting import volumes.
- Regional shifts due to geopolitical and environmental factors.
- Potential market expansion in countries with higher growth rates like Estonia and Latvia.
Top countries in Wild Fish Catch Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 11.82 | 2023 | +0.047% | -0.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 10.5 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 9.75 | 2023 | +3.07% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.37 | 2023 | -1.95% | -2.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.86 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.78 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 7.48 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 6.86 | 2023 | +0.32% | +2.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 6.84 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 4.06 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.5% | View data |
