Finland leads in European capture fisheries with whole fresh trouts, smelts, and salmons, accounting for 40.38% in 2023. Latvia follows at 37.32%, despite a decrease of 2.78% from the previous year. Estonia's production surged by 18.81%, yet it remains third at 15.84%. Significant year-on-year increases were noted in Norway (34.44%), while drastic declines were observed in the Netherlands (-25.62%) and France (-12.17%). Over five years, Finland displays a stable upward trend, whereas most other countries show fluctuating patterns with both increases and declines in production.
Looking ahead, anticipated changes in climate, technological advancements, and regulatory measures will likely impact production. Countries like Estonia and Norway may continue to grow due to favorable conditions and advancements in sustainable fishing practices. Conversely, nations with diminishing trends may need strategic shifts to maintain their share in European fishery production.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Trouts, Smelts and Salmons Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 40.38 | 2023 | +5.34% | +3.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 37.32 | 2023 | +210.17% | -2.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 15.84 | 2023 | +3.28% | +18.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 2.44 | 2023 | +60.62% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1.59 | 2023 | +21.04% | -14.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 1.17 | 2023 | +0.17% | +34.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.57 | 2023 | -8.86% | -12.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.54 | 2023 | +174.06% | -25.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.32 | 2023 | +101.75% | -5.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.29 | 2023 | +0.69% | +1.82% | View data |
