In 2023, Norway held the leading position in European seafood output, reaching a value of 11.49 billion Euros, representing a 1.37% increase from the previous year. Spain, the United Kingdom, and France followed, with output values of 2.8 billion, 2.46 billion, and 2.38 billion Euros, respectively. The United Kingdom saw a notable rise of 1.66%, while Spain had a modest increase of 0.049%. Iceland exhibited the highest year-on-year growth at 8.18%, with Norway, Greece, Portugal, Romania, and Ireland also showing positive trends. Germany and Italy experienced declines of 2.63% and 2.14%, respectively. Smaller nations like Latvia demonstrated significant gains with a 12.54% increase. However, Slovakia saw a sharp decrease of 32.36%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for growth in countries like Iceland, Romania, and Latvia, driven by their substantial year-on-year increases. Conversely, declines in countries like Slovakia and Italy warrant close monitoring. Environmental sustainability, regulatory changes, and advancements in aquaculture technology will also play critical roles in shaping the future of European seafood output.
Top countries in Seafood Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 11,490 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 2,800 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.049% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,460 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,380 | 2023 | +3.31% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 1,770 | 2023 | +1.56% | +8.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,600 | 2023 | +3.39% | -2.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,000 | 2023 | +0.16% | +2.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 736.3 | 2023 | +4.26% | +4.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 668.6 | 2023 | -7.51% | +7.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 652.8 | 2023 | 0% | -0.98% | View data |
