In 2023, Norway led European fresh saithe pollock production for human consumption with €46.09 million, followed by Iceland and Denmark. While Iceland and Denmark saw positive growth rates at 2.45% and 4.25% respectively, Norway's production value declined by 3.49%. The United Kingdom recorded a growth of 4.66%. In stark contrast, France experienced a significant decrease of 51.98%. Sweden, the Netherlands, and Spain also faced declines. Germany showed resilience with a 5.41% increase.
Looking forward, trends to watch include the potential for increased demand due to sustainability concerns favoring capture fisheries, currency fluctuations affecting exports, and technological advancements in fishing and processing that could enhance efficiency across European countries.
Top countries in Fresh Saithe Pollock Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 46,090,000 | 2023 | -1.95% | -3.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 29,906,000 | 2023 | +7.05% | +2.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 27,477,000 | 2023 | +5.12% | +4.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 3,578,100 | 2023 | +2.21% | +4.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 436,630 | 2023 | -70.99% | -51.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 414,700 | 2021 | -17.31% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 393,820 | 2023 | -0.68% | -4.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 288,370 | 2023 | -58.71% | +5.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 169,320 | 2023 | -4.71% | -5.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 26,450 | 2023 | -16.15% | -4.04% | View data |
