In 2023, Poland led European freshwater fish production in capture fisheries with a significant share, followed by Finland and Latvia. Estonia and Germany recorded declines, contrasting with gains in Sweden and France. Lithuania and the Netherlands experienced notable contractions, with values plummeting. Spain remained virtually unchanged.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in countries showing recent increases, like Sweden and France.
- Downward pressures on Germany and Estonia due to persistent declines.
- Focus on sustainability and innovation in fishery practices, particularly in the leading producer, Poland.
- Potential policy changes in the EU impacting capture fisheries practices and share allocations.
Top countries in Total Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 32.72 | 2023 | -3.54% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 22.92 | 2023 | +2.46% | +3.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 15.95 | 2023 | +126.2% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 15.77 | 2023 | +0.94% | -3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 11.22 | 2023 | +17.3% | -5.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 0.66 | 2023 | +33.3% | +6.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.54 | 2023 | +90.33% | -0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.13 | 2023 | -42.01% | +8.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.052 | 2023 | -23.5% | -24.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.026 | 2023 | +257.29% | -19.99% | View data |
