The European gutted fresh whiting fish production landscape in 2023 showed dominance by France, contributing 60.7 metric tons, followed by Iceland at 12.99 metric tons. Other significant players included the Netherlands (8.75), Denmark (7.23), and the United Kingdom (6.33). Countries like Belgium, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and Germany had marginal shares. Noteworthy year-on-year declines were observed in countries like Denmark (-21.32%) and Sweden (-30.08%), whereas Norway saw a substantial increase of 26.94%. Over five years, consistent decline trends were noted in most countries, except Norway.
Future trends to watch include Norway's potential continued growth in production share. Factors such as climate change, fishing quotas, and consumer demand will likely influence these trends. Additionally, sustainability measures could impact production capacities across the region, leading to diversification of sources and possible technological innovations in fisheries.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Whiting Fish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 60.7 | 2023 | -8.54% | -6.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 12.99 | 2023 | +6.31% | -1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.75 | 2023 | -8.02% | -7.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 7.23 | 2023 | +0.72% | -21.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.33 | 2023 | -22.52% | -17.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2.13 | 2023 | -3.97% | -9.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 1.3 | 2023 | -32.92% | +26.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.46 | 2023 | +351.88% | -14.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.33 | 2022 | -21.34% | +1.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.084 | 2023 | -77.79% | -30.08% | View data |
