In 2023, Iceland led gutted fresh saithe pollock production in Europe with 34.22 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 0.29%. Denmark followed with 9.86 thousand metric tons, witnessing a significant decrease of 10.87%. Norway experienced a sharp decline of 30.37%, producing 2.85 thousand metric tons. The United Kingdom's output slightly decreased by 2.44% to 2.27 thousand metric tons. Germany's production increased by 3.8% to 0.24576 thousand metric tons, while Ireland declined by 10.11% to 0.20041 thousand metric tons. France, Sweden, Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium contribute smaller volumes, with Sweden and Netherlands showing notable declines.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in Norwegian production as economic and environmental conditions stabilize. Upsurge in sustainable fishing practices may boost outputs in countries like Germany and Spain. Monitoring regulatory changes and technological advancements will provide insights into production scalability across Europe. The push towards sustainable fishing and climate impact assessments could redefine production dynamics in the region.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Saithe Pollock Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 34,220 | 2023 | +4.62% | -0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 9,860 | 2023 | -7.77% | -10.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2,850 | 2023 | -12.34% | -30.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2,270 | 2023 | -0.91% | -2.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 245.76 | 2023 | -27.18% | +3.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 200.41 | 2023 | -18.7% | -10.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 174.36 | 2022 | +8.91% | -20.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 104.33 | 2023 | -36.07% | -23.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 57.47 | 2023 | +138.47% | -21.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 17.78 | 2023 | +16.29% | +9.76% | View data |
