In 2023, Norway led European total finfish production for human consumption with 1.63 million metric tons, showing a 2.46% year-on-year increase. Iceland ranked second at 0.71 million metric tons with minor growth. Spain and the Netherlands experienced declines of 4.4% and 9.77%, respectively. Conversely, Romania increased production by 3.83%. Other nations like Italy and Poland saw significant reductions. Overall, variability in trends was noted, with Germany and Sweden encountering the largest drop at 24.8% and 28.98% respectively.
Future trends to watch for in European finfish production include the potential impacts of climate change, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices. Both market demand for sustainable seafood and geopolitical factors could influence production dynamics.
Top countries in Total Finfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,629,800 | 2023 | +1.12% | +2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 714,540 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 630,640 | 2023 | +0.98% | -4.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 303,940 | 2023 | -33.59% | -9.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 170,250 | 2022 | +4.45% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 France | 139,250 | 2023 | -5.61% | -3.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 115,570 | 2023 | +3.28% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 79,170 | 2023 | -0.38% | -9.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 72,210 | 2023 | -12.88% | -10.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 65,640 | 2023 | +9.01% | -0.37% | View data |
