The 2023 data reveals Latvia as the leading European producer of whole fresh freshwater and diadromous fishes in capture fisheries for human consumption, with Poland close behind showing a positive year-on-year growth of 4.02%. Estonia also experienced a slight increase while Finland marked a significant decline of 19.12%. Germany remained stable, contrasting sharply with substantial downturns in countries like the Netherlands at -24.64% and Greece at -30.82%. Smaller producers such as Malta and Cyprus reported negligible figures. Over the last five years, most countries experienced moderate to significant fluctuations, indicating underlying instability in this sector.
Future trends to watch include potential policy changes affecting production, as well as technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices. The impact of climate change on fish habitats, coupled with shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable sources, are also key factors that could shape production dynamics across Europe in the coming years.
- Latvia leads production with relatively stable performance.
- Poland and Estonia show positive growth, indicating potential market expansion.
- Significant declines in Finland, the Netherlands, and Greece affect overall European production.
- Environmental factors and sustainability could influence future production trends.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Freshwater and Diadromous Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 3,510 | 2023 | +149.15% | -0.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 3,480 | 2023 | +3.18% | +4.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 2,320 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 1,240 | 2023 | -10.75% | -19.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 834 | 2023 | +18.35% | +0.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 286 | 2023 | +1.73% | -11.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 202.29 | 2023 | +13.52% | -0.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 140.17 | 2023 | +64.94% | -5.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 129.84 | 2023 | +6.95% | -12.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 73.87 | 2023 | -25.8% | -12.22% | View data |
