In 2023, Finland led European smelt production with a value of €693.85k in capture fisheries, followed by Estonia and Latvia. Estonia showed a significant year-on-year increase of 10.46%, suggesting enhanced market activity or improved harvesting methods. The United Kingdom, although having low absolute values, showed growth at 3.12%. Conversely, Latvia and Lithuania faced declines, possibly due to environmental or regulatory challenges. Sweden's production spiked by 101.39%, indicating a rapid scale-up or strategic shift in their fishery practices.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include increased sustainability measures, potential post-Brexit adjustments in the UK, and technological advancements in capture fisheries that could influence production scalability across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 693,850 | 2023 | +3.94% | +1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 453,300 | 2023 | -19.34% | +10.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 392,810 | 2023 | +260.83% | -3.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 345,500 | 2023 | +4.32% | -1.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 124,100 | 2023 | +3.62% | -2.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 29,170 | 2022 | -74.4% | -36.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6,890 | 2022 | +61.91% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 6,410 | 2022 | -58.3% | -2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,920 | 2022 | +13.41% | +82.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 256.96 | 2023 | +6.14% | +3.12% | View data |
