In 2023, Finland led European fresh smelt production in capture fisheries with a significant share, though experiencing a minor decline of 0.81%. Estonia demonstrated strong growth with a remarkable increase of 20.52%, while Latvia saw a steep decrease of 24.29%. Smaller producers like Lithuania, the Netherlands, France, and Germany all registered declines, whereas Poland and Denmark showed notable increases of 47.55% and 39.96% respectively. Sweden, albeit a very small producer, remarkably increased by 121.07%.
Future trends to observe in European smelt production include the potential continued growth in Estonia and Poland due to increasing investments or better management practices, and a possible plateau or decline in Finland if environmental or regulatory challenges persist. A shift towards more sustainable practices might also impact overall production dynamics.
Top countries in Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 51.01 | 2023 | +3.03% | -0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 26.06 | 2023 | +3.55% | +20.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 18.49 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 4.23 | 2023 | +59.67% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.94 | 2023 | +173.12% | -25.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.87 | 2023 | -5.49% | -11.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.33 | 2022 | -11.38% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.21 | 2023 | +60.3% | +47.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.13 | 2023 | +276% | +39.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.002 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
