France leads European fresh river eel production with 377.13 metric tons. Poland is growing with a 10.51% increase, while Denmark saw a decline of 4.81%. Germany and Spain experienced slight increases, 1.7% and 0.35% respectively. Sweden faced a significant drop of 23.09%. Other countries such as the Netherlands and Portugal also declined, by 6.4% and 12.52%. Notable growth was seen in Estonia at 11.6% despite small volume, whereas the UK grew by 2.14%. Greece experienced a sharp decline of 30.82%.
Future trends to watch:
- Continuing fluctuations in production, potentially driven by environmental regulations and eel population management.
- Poland and Estonia's growth could indicate emerging leaders in production.
- Impact of policy changes and sustainability practices on production stability across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh River Eels Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 377.13 | 2023 | +0.82% | -2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 142.41 | 2023 | -12.15% | -4.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 120.43 | 2023 | +4.69% | +10.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 58.21 | 2023 | +7.91% | +1.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 45.9 | 2023 | +91.81% | +0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 23.04 | 2023 | -21.5% | -23.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.33 | 2023 | +84.72% | -6.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.92 | 2023 | +16.8% | -12.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 2.2 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.79 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |