Iceland dominates European whole fresh Atlantic cod production, capturing 96.36 metric tons. Its production grew by 1.34% in 2023. Norway and Denmark trail significantly, with a noticeable decline of 1.46% in Denmark. Poland, the UK, France, Spain, and Sweden faced steep declines, especially France with a 64.97% drop. In contrast, Germany and Estonia saw growth in production, recording increases of 11.61% and 15.87%, respectively. Over the past five years, Iceland has consistently held the leading position with a stable CAGR in the region.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in quotas, demand changes due to sustainability concerns, and impacts of climate change on fish populations. The focus will likely be on technological advances in fishing practices and policy developments, possibly affecting the distribution of capture fisheries across European countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Cod Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 96.36 | 2023 | +2.48% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 0.42 | 2022 | +15.52% | -66.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 0.039 | 2023 | +139.32% | -1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 0.021 | 2023 | +241.5% | -22.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 0.016 | 2023 | -5.28% | -3.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 0.013 | 2022 | +52.11% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.01 | 2023 | +202.65% | -64.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.009 | 2023 | +61.77% | -21.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.007 | 2022 | +480.36% | +31.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.003 | 2023 | +7.77% | -45.1% | View data |
