In 2023, Iceland led European Atlantic cod production with 317.31 thousand metric tons, growing by 3.39%. Norway followed at 280.26 thousand metric tons with a slight decline of 0.77%. The United Kingdom, producing 20.03 thousand metric tons, saw a decrease of 0.62%. Germany and Spain experienced declines of 4.26% and 2.31%, respectively. Denmark faced the largest drop at 27.39%, while the Netherlands showed significant growth of 18.28%. Smaller producers like Portugal and Estonia showed resilience and growth, with Finland also increasing its output by 8.29%.
Future trends to watch include the impacts of climate change on cod habitats, regulatory changes in fisheries management, and technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices. These factors will influence production volumes and country-specific strategies in the European Atlantic cod industry.
Top countries in Total Atlantic Cod Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 317,310 | 2023 | +3.37% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 280,260 | 2023 | +0.37% | -0.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 20,030 | 2023 | +2.2% | -0.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5,850 | 2023 | +61.05% | -4.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 3,840 | 2023 | +16.67% | -2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2,940 | 2023 | -35.26% | -27.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2,530 | 2023 | +45.34% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 1,370 | 2023 | +18.55% | -22.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1,240 | 2023 | -11.26% | +18.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 201.25 | 2022 | -40.58% | -46.14% | View data |
