In the European whole fresh smelt production sector for human consumption, Finland leads with a 55.04% share in 2023, followed by Estonia and Latvia with 23.85% and 17.06% respectively. Other countries have significantly smaller shares. Notable year-on-year variations in 2023 include a marked increase of 121.07% in Sweden and a decline of 24.29% in Latvia. Over the past five years, there's been notable fluctuation, with some regions experiencing significant growth or decline.
Future trends to watch in this market include potential shifts in production due to environmental factors, technological advances in fisheries, and changes in consumer demand patterns. Additionally, policy regulations and sustainability efforts could also influence future production and share distribution among European countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 55.04 | 2023 | +4.48% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 23.85 | 2023 | +3.42% | +20.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 17.06 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 3.9 | 2023 | +59.71% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.88 | 2023 | +177.21% | -25.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.83 | 2023 | -3.3% | -10.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.22 | 2022 | -38.26% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.18 | 2023 | +50.58% | +45.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.12 | 2023 | +277% | +40.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.002 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
