In 2023, France led European alive fresh seafood production in capture fisheries at 52.29 thousand metric tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.84%. The Netherlands followed with 10.34, posting the highest growth at 12.16%. Spain and Norway experienced declines, with decreases of 4.36% and 39.9% respectively. Italy and Sweden remained almost stable with minimal changes of 0.078% and 0%. Over the past five years, growth trends show a modest CAGR, highlighting uneven development across countries.
Future trends to watch include advancements in sustainable fishing practices, shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable and traceable products, and the impact of climate change on marine resources, which could alter production capacities country by country.
Top countries in Alive Fresh Seafood Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 52,290 | 2023 | -2.58% | +3.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 10,340 | 2023 | -15.65% | +12.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,580 | 2023 | +5.5% | -4.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,810 | 2023 | +4.34% | +0.078% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 1,060 | 2023 | +80.51% | -39.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 840.59 | 2023 | -8.25% | View data |
