In 2023, Norway led European total Atlantic mackerel production, followed by Iceland and the United Kingdom. Noteworthy shifts included a surge in Germany's share by 21.26%, while Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Malta experienced significant declines. Over the past five years, Norway and Iceland solidified their dominant positions, but smaller countries like Slovenia showed promising growth with a 22.98% increase.
Looking ahead, several trends could impact production shares, including increased emphasis on sustainable fishing practices, potential climate change effects on fish migration patterns, and evolving trade relations affecting distribution within Europe.
Top countries in Total Atlantic Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 53.33 | 2023 | +0.8% | +7.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 19.92 | 2023 | +6.84% | +1.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.52 | 2023 | -3.61% | -6.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.83 | 2023 | -14.96% | -0.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.93 | 2023 | +8.03% | +0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1.97 | 2023 | -11.52% | -9.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.03 | 2023 | -9.37% | -1.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 0.99 | 2023 | -20.95% | +21.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.12 | 2023 | +3.67% | +0.057% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.054 | 2023 | -9.47% | -18.5% | View data |
