In 2023, the leading European country in total smelt production for human consumption was Finland, with Estonia and Latvia following. Despite having a minor production share, Poland and Denmark experienced significant year-on-year growth of 47.55% and 39.96%, respectively. Estonia's production grew by 20.39%, whereas countries like Latvia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands saw declines, indicating a shift in production dynamics. Notably, Sweden reported a remarkable 121.07% increase, albeit from a low base, while France's production fell by 10.86%.
For future trends, watch for increasing production optimization efforts in countries like Poland and Denmark. Estonia's steady growth trajectory might strengthen its position, while environmental factors and sustainability regulations could reshape production levels across Europe, particularly influencing countries currently experiencing declines.
Top countries in Total European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 1,760 | 2023 | +4.48% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 762.99 | 2023 | +3.71% | +20.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 545.89 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 124.87 | 2023 | +59.71% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 28.1 | 2023 | +175.52% | -25.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 26.4 | 2023 | -3.3% | -10.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6.89 | 2022 | -38.26% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 6.16 | 2023 | +60.3% | +47.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.76 | 2023 | +276% | +39.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.053 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
