The latest data from 2024 reveals that Spain leads in seafood processing hours worked at 40.102 million hours. The United Kingdom and Poland follow at 33.974 and 33.456 million, respectively. Norway and Portugal show lower figures, while Germany and other countries exhibit even smaller volumes. Notably, Spain, the UK, and Poland showed modest positive annual growth, while countries like Germany and Latvia experienced negative growth in 2023. Over five years, Hungary’s hours surged, while Germany's contracted significantly.
Looking ahead, it’s essential to monitor technological advancements, environmental regulations, and trade agreements, which may impact labor demands in the seafood sector across Europe. Innovations aiming to reduce dependency on human labor or enhance efficiency could redefine processing hours, influencing workforce needs across countries.
Top countries in Seafood Processing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 40,102,000 | 2023 | +0.33% | +1.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 33,974,000 | 2023 | +1.98% | +1.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 33,456,000 | 2023 | +1.54% | +0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 16,896,000 | 2023 | +1.33% | +3.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 13,824,000 | 2023 | +0.24% | -0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 10,099,000 | 2023 | +2.29% | +1.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 9,517,600 | 2023 | -3.29% | -5.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 8,498,400 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 4,130,300 | 2023 | -2.95% | -2.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3,760,900 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.43% | View data |
