In 2023, Latvia led European production of whole fresh trouts, smelts, and salmons with 40.64 metric tons, despite a minor decline. Finland and Estonia followed, with Estonia showing notable growth at 18.27%. In contrast, traditional leaders like Norway and Sweden had a mixed performance; Norway rose by 34.44%, while Sweden experienced a significant decline. Smaller contributors like France and the Netherlands faced decreases, while Germany showed modest improvement. These changes elucidate shifts in the European fishery landscape.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in Estonian and Norwegian production, likely fueled by investments and regulatory changes. Latvia’s minor decline suggests a need for strategies to maintain its leading position. Enhanced sustainability practices and technological adoption may influence broader production efficiencies in these fisheries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Trouts, Smelts and Salmons Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 40.64 | 2023 | +210.17% | -2.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 30.97 | 2023 | +15.06% | -3.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 17.36 | 2023 | +1.61% | +18.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 2.66 | 2023 | +60.62% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1.47 | 2023 | +12.32% | -16.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 1.28 | 2023 | +0.17% | +34.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.67 | 2023 | -2.47% | -10.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.59 | 2023 | +174.06% | -25.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.35 | 2023 | +101.75% | -5.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.14 | 2023 | -20.43% | +5.98% | View data |
