In 2023, the Netherlands led European frozen seafood production for human consumption with 427.64 thousand metric tons, despite a slight drop of 1.3%. Spain followed with 369.5 thousand metric tons, experiencing a 3.06% decrease. Iceland saw a minor increase of 0.35%. Notably, Portugal's production rose by 13.96%, while France recorded significant growth of 106.04%. In contrast, Norway faced a sharp decline of 45.19%, and Sweden decreased by 33.63%. Other notable movements included growth in the United Kingdom by 4.2% and Denmark by 42.24%.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in sustainable fisheries, growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices, and potential policy adjustments due to climate change. Additionally, fluctuations in global trade policies and economic conditions may influence production and exports in the sector.
Top countries in Frozen Seafood Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 427,640 | 2023 | +2.64% | -1.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 369,500 | 2023 | -0.39% | -3.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 122,700 | 2023 | -1.33% | +0.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 15,560 | 2023 | +7.78% | +13.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 13,070 | 2023 | +253.89% | -1.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 11,530 | 2023 | -83.31% | -45.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7,380 | 2023 | +0.77% | +4.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4,000 | 2023 | +311.62% | -33.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1,160 | 2023 | -11.29% | -16.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 649.77 | 2023 | -82.57% | +106.04% | View data |
